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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,196.76, 437,962.93 and 123,611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,196.76, 437,962.93 and 123,611.86 is: 185,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,196.76 : 437,962.93 = 123,611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,196.76/437,962.93 = 123,611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,196.76x = 437,962.93 × 123,611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,196.76x = 54,137,412,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,137,412,388.35/292,196.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,277.25

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