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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,842.96, 440,930.51 and 125,347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,842.96, 440,930.51 and 125,347.37 is: 188,091.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,842.96 : 440,930.51 = 125,347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,842.96/440,930.51 = 125,347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,842.96x = 440,930.51 × 125,347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,842.96x = 55,269,476,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,269,476,949.87/293,842.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,091.89

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