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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,585.76, 440,265.96 and 124,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,585.76, 440,265.96 and 124,999.20 is: 187,450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,585.76 : 440,265.96 = 124,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,585.76/440,265.96 = 124,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,585.76x = 440,265.96 × 124,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,585.76x = 55,032,892,787.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,032,892,787.23/293,585.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,450.82

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