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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,238.20, 438,114.30 and 123,887.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,238.20, 438,114.30 and 123,887.80 is: 185,728.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,238.20 : 438,114.30 = 123,887.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,238.20/438,114.30 = 123,887.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,238.20x = 438,114.30 × 123,887.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,238.20x = 54,277,016,775.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,277,016,775.54/292,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,728.69

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