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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,455.20, 440,231.40 and 125,056.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,455.20, 440,231.40 and 125,056.20 is: 187,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,455.20 : 440,231.40 = 125,056.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,455.20/440,231.40 = 125,056.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,455.20x = 440,231.40 × 125,056.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,455.20x = 55,053,666,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,053,666,004.68/293,455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,605.01

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