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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,655.62, 438,896.85 and 124,173.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,655.62, 438,896.85 and 124,173.82 is: 186,223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,655.62 : 438,896.85 = 124,173.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,655.62/438,896.85 = 124,173.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,655.62x = 438,896.85 × 124,173.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,655.62x = 54,499,498,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,499,498,450.47/292,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,223.99

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