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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,485.99, 438,641.80 and 124,003.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,485.99, 438,641.80 and 124,003.61 is: 185,968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,485.99 : 438,641.80 = 124,003.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,485.99/438,641.80 = 124,003.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,485.99x = 438,641.80 × 124,003.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,485.99x = 54,393,166,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,393,166,696.90/292,485.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,968.45

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