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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,530.43, 440,480.93 and 125,050.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,530.43, 440,480.93 and 125,050.83 is: 187,655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,530.43 : 440,480.93 = 125,050.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,530.43/440,480.93 = 125,050.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,530.43x = 440,480.93 × 125,050.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,530.43x = 55,082,505,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,082,505,270.42/293,530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,655.18

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