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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,668.18, 438,992.25 and 124,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,668.18, 438,992.25 and 124,079.95 is: 186,115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,668.18 : 438,992.25 = 124,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,668.18/438,992.25 = 124,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,668.18x = 438,992.25 × 124,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,668.18x = 54,470,136,430.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,470,136,430.39/292,668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,115.68

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