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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,213.83, 436,639.41 and 122,647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,213.83, 436,639.41 and 122,647.16 is: 183,894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,213.83 : 436,639.41 = 122,647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,213.83/436,639.41 = 122,647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,213.83x = 436,639.41 × 122,647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,213.83x = 53,552,584,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,552,584,672.17/291,213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,894.37

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