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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,056.88, 436,753 and 122,564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,056.88, 436,753 and 122,564.08 is: 183,916.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,056.88 : 436,753 = 122,564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,056.88/436,753 = 122,564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,056.88x = 436,753 × 122,564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,056.88x = 53,530,229,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530,229,632.24/291,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,916.73

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