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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,269.88, 437,074.65 and 122,779.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,269.88, 437,074.65 and 122,779.89 is: 184,241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,269.88 : 437,074.65 = 122,779.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,269.88/437,074.65 = 122,779.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,269.88x = 437,074.65 × 122,779.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,269.88x = 53,663,977,448.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,663,977,448.79/291,269.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,241.42

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