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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,093.20, 438,139.80 and 125,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,093.20, 438,139.80 and 125,881.20 is: 188,821.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,093.20 : 438,139.80 = 125,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,093.20/438,139.80 = 125,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,093.20x = 438,139.80 × 125,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,093.20x = 55,153,563,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,153,563,791.76/292,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,821.80

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