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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,588.76, 440,270.46 and 125,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,588.76, 440,270.46 and 125,002.20 is: 187,455.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,588.76 : 440,270.46 = 125,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,588.76/440,270.46 = 125,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,588.76x = 440,270.46 × 125,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,588.76x = 55,034,776,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,034,776,095.01/293,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,455.32

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