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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,323.92, 439,861.80 and 124,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,323.92, 439,861.80 and 124,837.44 is: 187,203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,323.92 : 439,861.80 = 124,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,323.92/439,861.80 = 124,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,323.92x = 439,861.80 × 124,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,323.92x = 54,911,221,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,911,221,065.79/293,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,203.35

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