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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,214.20, 437,975.70 and 123,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,214.20, 437,975.70 and 123,734.20 is: 185,454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,214.20 : 437,975.70 = 123,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,214.20/437,975.70 = 123,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,214.20x = 437,975.70 × 123,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,214.20x = 54,192,572,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,192,572,858.94/292,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,454.96

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