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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,897.95, 439,260.81 and 124,416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,897.95, 439,260.81 and 124,416.93 is: 186,588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,897.95 : 439,260.81 = 124,416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,897.95/439,260.81 = 124,416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,897.95x = 439,260.81 × 124,416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,897.95x = 54,651,481,449.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,651,481,449.51/292,897.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,588.82

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