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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,517, 440,441.58 and 125,019.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,517, 440,441.58 and 125,019.74 is: 187,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,517 : 440,441.58 = 125,019.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,517/440,441.58 = 125,019.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,517x = 440,441.58 × 125,019.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,517x = 55,063,889,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,063,889,614.58/293,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,600.34

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