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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,195.07, 437,960.40 and 123,610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,195.07, 437,960.40 and 123,610.17 is: 185,274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,195.07 : 437,960.40 = 123,610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,195.07/437,960.40 = 123,610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,195.07x = 437,960.40 × 123,610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,195.07x = 54,136,359,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,136,359,497.27/292,195.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,274.72

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