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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,287.40, 438,476.97 and 123,808.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,287.40, 438,476.97 and 123,808.21 is: 185,731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,287.40 : 438,476.97 = 123,808.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,287.40/438,476.97 = 123,808.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,287.40x = 438,476.97 × 123,808.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,287.40x = 54,287,048,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,287,048,781.92/292,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,731.74

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