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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,699.84, 440,606.46 and 125,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,699.84, 440,606.46 and 125,217.32 is: 187,850.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,699.84 : 440,606.46 = 125,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,699.84/440,606.46 = 125,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,699.84x = 440,606.46 × 125,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,699.84x = 55,171,560,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,171,560,095.89/293,699.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,850.15

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