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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,513.70, 438,770.55 and 126,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,513.70, 438,770.55 and 126,301.70 is: 189,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,513.70 : 438,770.55 = 126,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,513.70/438,770.55 = 126,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,513.70x = 438,770.55 × 126,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,513.70x = 55,417,466,374.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,417,466,374.94/292,513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,452.55

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