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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,314.59, 440,181.72 and 124,952.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,314.59, 440,181.72 and 124,952.85 is: 187,518.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,314.59 : 440,181.72 = 124,952.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,314.59/440,181.72 = 124,952.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,314.59x = 440,181.72 × 124,952.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,314.59x = 55,001,960,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,001,960,431.90/293,314.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,518.67

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