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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,444.84, 438,577.94 and 123,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,444.84, 438,577.94 and 123,962 is: 185,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,444.84 : 438,577.94 = 123,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,444.84/438,577.94 = 123,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,444.84x = 438,577.94 × 123,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,444.84x = 54,366,998,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,366,998,598.28/292,444.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,905.14

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