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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,697.84, 440,603.46 and 125,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,697.84, 440,603.46 and 125,215.32 is: 187,847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,697.84 : 440,603.46 = 125,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,697.84/440,603.46 = 125,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,697.84x = 440,603.46 × 125,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,697.84x = 55,170,303,237.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,170,303,237.01/293,697.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,847.15

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