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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,224.70, 436,888.35 and 120,445.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,224.70, 436,888.35 and 120,445.92 is: 180,690.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,224.70 : 436,888.35 = 120,445.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,224.70/436,888.35 = 120,445.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,224.70x = 436,888.35 × 120,445.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,224.70x = 52,621,419,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,621,419,253.03/291,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,690.10

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