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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,227.40, 438,384.90 and 123,747.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,227.40, 438,384.90 and 123,747.40 is: 185,639.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,227.40 : 438,384.90 = 123,747.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,227.40/438,384.90 = 123,747.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,227.40x = 438,384.90 × 123,747.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,227.40x = 54,248,991,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,248,991,574.26/292,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,639.65

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