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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,238.83, 437,028.03 and 122,748.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,238.83, 437,028.03 and 122,748.71 is: 184,194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,238.83 : 437,028.03 = 122,748.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,238.83/437,028.03 = 122,748.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,238.83x = 437,028.03 × 122,748.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,238.83x = 53,644,624,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,644,624,731.20/291,238.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,194.62

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