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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,196.26, 437,962.18 and 123,611.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,196.26, 437,962.18 and 123,611.36 is: 185,276.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,196.26 : 437,962.18 = 123,611.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,196.26/437,962.18 = 123,611.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,196.26x = 437,962.18 × 123,611.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,196.26x = 54,137,100,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137,100,698.36/292,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,276.50

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