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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,486.86, 438,643.11 and 124,004.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,486.86, 438,643.11 and 124,004.49 is: 185,969.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,486.86 : 438,643.11 = 124,004.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,486.86/438,643.11 = 124,004.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,486.86x = 438,643.11 × 124,004.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,486.86x = 54,393,715,147.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,393,715,147.56/292,486.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,969.77

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