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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,524.76, 438,700.20 and 124,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,524.76, 438,700.20 and 124,042.60 is: 186,027.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,524.76 : 438,700.20 = 124,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,524.76/438,700.20 = 124,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,524.76x = 438,700.20 × 124,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,524.76x = 54,417,513,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417,513,428.52/292,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,027.03

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