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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,391.91, 440,001.60 and 124,910.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,391.91, 440,001.60 and 124,910.29 is: 187,328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,391.91 : 440,001.60 = 124,910.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,391.91/440,001.60 = 124,910.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,391.91x = 440,001.60 × 124,910.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,391.91x = 54,960,727,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,960,727,456.46/293,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,328.71

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