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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,535.76, 438,716.70 and 124,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,535.76, 438,716.70 and 124,053.60 is: 186,043.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,535.76 : 438,716.70 = 124,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,535.76/438,716.70 = 124,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,535.76x = 438,716.70 × 124,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,535.76x = 54,424,386,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,386,015.12/292,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,043.53

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