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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,199.44, 436,618.23 and 122,632.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,199.44, 436,618.23 and 122,632.98 is: 183,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,199.44 : 436,618.23 = 122,632.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,199.44/436,618.23 = 122,632.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,199.44x = 436,618.23 × 122,632.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,199.44x = 53,543,794,667.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,543,794,667.23/291,199.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,873.27

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