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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,207.20, 437,965.20 and 123,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,207.20, 437,965.20 and 123,727.20 is: 185,444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,207.20 : 437,965.20 = 123,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,207.20/437,965.20 = 123,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,207.20x = 437,965.20 × 123,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,207.20x = 54,188,207,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,188,207,893.44/292,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,444.47

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