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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,514.20, 438,425.70 and 124,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,514.20, 438,425.70 and 124,034.20 is: 185,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,514.20 : 438,425.70 = 124,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,514.20/438,425.70 = 124,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,514.20x = 438,425.70 × 124,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,514.20x = 54,379,780,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,379,780,958.94/292,514.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,904.76

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