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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,741.17, 440,635.10 and 125,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,741.17, 440,635.10 and 125,262.94 is: 187,904.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,741.17 : 440,635.10 = 125,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,741.17/440,635.10 = 125,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,741.17x = 440,635.10 × 125,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,741.17x = 55,195,245,890.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,195,245,890.02/293,741.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,904.36

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