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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,252.88, 437,049.18 and 122,762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,252.88, 437,049.18 and 122,762.92 is: 184,215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,252.88 : 437,049.18 = 122,762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,252.88/437,049.18 = 122,762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,252.88x = 437,049.18 × 122,762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,252.88x = 53,653,433,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,653,433,520.41/291,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,215.98

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