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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,656.38, 438,974.78 and 124,068.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,656.38, 438,974.78 and 124,068.24 is: 186,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,656.38 : 438,974.78 = 124,068.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,656.38/438,974.78 = 124,068.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,656.38x = 438,974.78 × 124,068.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,656.38x = 54,462,827,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462,827,738.65/292,656.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,098.21

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