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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,114.57, 437,004 and 195,123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,114.57, 437,004 and 195,123.05 is: 292,907.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,114.57 : 437,004 = 195,123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,114.57/437,004 = 195,123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,114.57x = 437,004 × 195,123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,114.57x = 85,269,551,157.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,269,551,157.18/291,114.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,907.19

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