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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,068.17, 439,680.83 and 124,596.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,068.17, 439,680.83 and 124,596.27 is: 186,927.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,068.17 : 439,680.83 = 124,596.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,068.17/439,680.83 = 124,596.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,068.17x = 439,680.83 × 124,596.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,068.17x = 54,782,590,785.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,782,590,785.52/293,068.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,927.81

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