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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,204.49, 437,974.84 and 123,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,204.49, 437,974.84 and 123,619.60 is: 185,288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,204.49 : 437,974.84 = 123,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,204.49/437,974.84 = 123,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,204.49x = 437,974.84 × 123,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,204.49x = 54,142,271,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,142,271,722.89/292,204.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,288.98

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