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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,871.88, 439,375.24 and 124,397.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,871.88, 439,375.24 and 124,397.54 is: 186,624.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,871.88 : 439,375.24 = 124,397.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,871.88/439,375.24 = 124,397.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,871.88x = 439,375.24 × 124,397.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,871.88x = 54,657,198,992.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,657,198,992.91/292,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,624.95

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