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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,272.88, 437,079.15 and 122,782.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,272.88, 437,079.15 and 122,782.89 is: 184,245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,272.88 : 437,079.15 = 122,782.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,272.88/437,079.15 = 122,782.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,272.88x = 437,079.15 × 122,782.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,272.88x = 53,665,841,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,665,841,195.74/291,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,245.92

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