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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,159.54, 439,731.11 and 124,595.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,159.54, 439,731.11 and 124,595.30 is: 186,889.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,159.54 : 439,731.11 = 124,595.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,159.54/439,731.11 = 124,595.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,159.54x = 439,731.11 × 124,595.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,159.54x = 54,788,426,748.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,788,426,748.15/293,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,889.46

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