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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,221.76, 439,524.84 and 124,702.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,221.76, 439,524.84 and 124,702.88 is: 186,923.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,221.76 : 439,524.84 = 124,702.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,221.76/439,524.84 = 124,702.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,221.76x = 439,524.84 × 124,702.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,221.76x = 54,810,013,379.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,810,013,379.54/293,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,923.42

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