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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,117.20, 437,932.80 and 123,766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,117.20, 437,932.80 and 123,766.80 is: 185,547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,117.20 : 437,932.80 = 123,766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,117.20/437,932.80 = 123,766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,117.20x = 437,932.80 × 123,766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,117.20x = 54,201,541,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,541,271.04/292,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,547.24

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