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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,728.32, 440,716.41 and 125,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,728.32, 440,716.41 and 125,285.58 is: 187,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,728.32 : 440,716.41 = 125,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,728.32/440,716.41 = 125,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,728.32x = 440,716.41 × 125,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,728.32x = 55,215,411,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,215,411,042.37/293,728.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,981.23

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