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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,242.20, 436,517.70 and 122,762.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,242.20, 436,517.70 and 122,762.20 is: 183,997.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,242.20 : 436,517.70 = 122,762.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,242.20/436,517.70 = 122,762.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,242.20x = 436,517.70 × 122,762.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,242.20x = 53,587,873,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,587,873,190.94/291,242.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,997.63

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