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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,196.46, 436,951.64 and 122,833.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,196.46, 436,951.64 and 122,833.44 is: 184,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,196.46 : 436,951.64 = 122,833.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,196.46/436,951.64 = 122,833.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,196.46x = 436,951.64 × 122,833.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,196.46x = 53,672,272,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,672,272,440.67/291,196.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,316.37

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