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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,632.12, 438,861.60 and 124,150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,632.12, 438,861.60 and 124,150.32 is: 186,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,632.12 : 438,861.60 = 124,150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,632.12/438,861.60 = 124,150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,632.12x = 438,861.60 × 124,150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,632.12x = 54,484,808,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,484,808,075.71/292,632.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,188.75

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