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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,536.51, 438,717.83 and 124,054.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,536.51, 438,717.83 and 124,054.35 is: 186,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,536.51 : 438,717.83 = 124,054.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,536.51/438,717.83 = 124,054.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,536.51x = 438,717.83 × 124,054.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,536.51x = 54,424,854,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,424,854,613.79/292,536.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,044.66

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