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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,586.76, 440,267.46 and 125,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,586.76, 440,267.46 and 125,000.20 is: 187,452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,586.76 : 440,267.46 = 125,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,586.76/440,267.46 = 125,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,586.76x = 440,267.46 × 125,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,586.76x = 55,033,520,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,033,520,553.49/293,586.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,452.32

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