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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,277.12, 437,085.52 and 122,787.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,277.12, 437,085.52 and 122,787.16 is: 184,252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,277.12 : 437,085.52 = 122,787.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,277.12/437,085.52 = 122,787.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,277.12x = 437,085.52 × 122,787.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,277.12x = 53,668,489,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,668,489,677.92/291,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,252.34

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