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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,237.20, 438,112.80 and 123,886.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,237.20, 438,112.80 and 123,886.80 is: 185,727.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,237.20 : 438,112.80 = 123,886.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,237.20/438,112.80 = 123,886.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,237.20x = 438,112.80 × 123,886.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,237.20x = 54,276,392,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,276,392,831.04/292,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,727.19

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