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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,549.76, 438,983.40 and 124,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,549.76, 438,983.40 and 124,164.80 is: 186,314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,549.76 : 438,983.40 = 124,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,549.76/438,983.40 = 124,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,549.76x = 438,983.40 × 124,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,549.76x = 54,506,286,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,506,286,064.32/292,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,314.58

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