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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,201, 437,969.31 and 123,616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,201, 437,969.31 and 123,616.24 is: 185,283.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,201 : 437,969.31 = 123,616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,201/437,969.31 = 123,616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,201x = 437,969.31 × 123,616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,201x = 54,140,119,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,140,119,337.59/292,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,283.83

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