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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,273.38, 437,079.90 and 122,783.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,273.38, 437,079.90 and 122,783.40 is: 184,246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,273.38 : 437,079.90 = 122,783.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,273.38/437,079.90 = 122,783.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,273.38x = 437,079.90 × 122,783.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,273.38x = 53,666,156,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,666,156,193.66/291,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,246.69

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