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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,997.40, 441,053.70 and 125,517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,997.40, 441,053.70 and 125,517.40 is: 188,300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,997.40 : 441,053.70 = 125,517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,997.40/441,053.70 = 125,517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,997.40x = 441,053.70 × 125,517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,997.40x = 55,359,913,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,359,913,684.38/293,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,300.69

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