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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,059.72, 439,553.93 and 124,647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,059.72, 439,553.93 and 124,647.76 is: 186,956.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,059.72 : 439,553.93 = 124,647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,059.72/439,553.93 = 124,647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,059.72x = 439,553.93 × 124,647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,059.72x = 54,789,410,575.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,789,410,575.93/293,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,956.47

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