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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,248.34, 437,029.47 and 122,885.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,248.34, 437,029.47 and 122,885.36 is: 184,394.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,248.34 : 437,029.47 = 122,885.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,248.34/437,029.47 = 122,885.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,248.34x = 437,029.47 × 122,885.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,248.34x = 53,704,521,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,704,521,566.41/291,248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,394.26

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