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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,195.76, 437,961.43 and 123,610.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,195.76, 437,961.43 and 123,610.86 is: 185,275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,195.76 : 437,961.43 = 123,610.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,195.76/437,961.43 = 123,610.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,195.76x = 437,961.43 × 123,610.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,195.76x = 54,136,789,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,136,789,163.64/292,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,275.76

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