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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,262.40, 438,437.40 and 123,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,262.40, 438,437.40 and 123,782.40 is: 185,692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,262.40 : 438,437.40 = 123,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,262.40/438,437.40 = 123,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,262.40x = 438,437.40 × 123,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,262.40x = 54,270,833,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,270,833,621.76/292,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,692.15

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