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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,159.32, 439,650.96 and 124,678.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,159.32, 439,650.96 and 124,678.24 is: 186,979.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,159.32 : 439,650.96 = 124,678.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,159.32/439,650.96 = 124,678.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,159.32x = 439,650.96 × 124,678.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,159.32x = 54,814,907,907.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,814,907,907.11/293,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,979.93

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