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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,534.89, 438,715.39 and 124,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,534.89, 438,715.39 and 124,052.73 is: 186,042.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,534.89 : 438,715.39 = 124,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,534.89/438,715.39 = 124,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,534.89x = 438,715.39 × 124,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,534.89x = 54,423,841,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,423,841,822.51/292,534.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,042.22

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