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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,301.70, 438,209.55 and 123,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,301.70, 438,209.55 and 123,951.30 is: 185,823.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,301.70 : 438,209.55 = 123,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,301.70/438,209.55 = 123,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,301.70x = 438,209.55 × 123,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,301.70x = 54,316,643,394.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,316,643,394.92/292,301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,823.91

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