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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,216.84, 436,643.91 and 122,650.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,216.84, 436,643.91 and 122,650.17 is: 183,898.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,216.84 : 436,643.91 = 122,650.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,216.84/436,643.91 = 122,650.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,216.84x = 436,643.91 × 122,650.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,216.84x = 53,554,449,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,554,449,790.96/291,216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,898.88

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