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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,895.82, 439,257.62 and 124,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,895.82, 439,257.62 and 124,414.80 is: 186,585.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,895.82 : 439,257.62 = 124,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,895.82/439,257.62 = 124,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,895.82x = 439,257.62 × 124,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,895.82x = 54,650,148,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,650,148,318.70/292,895.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,585.62

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