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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,275.13, 437,082.53 and 122,785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,275.13, 437,082.53 and 122,785.14 is: 184,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,275.13 : 437,082.53 = 122,785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,275.13/437,082.53 = 122,785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,275.13x = 437,082.53 × 122,785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,275.13x = 53,667,239,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,667,239,023.68/291,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,249.30

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