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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,277.13, 437,085.53 and 122,787.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,277.13, 437,085.53 and 122,787.14 is: 184,252.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,277.13 : 437,085.53 = 122,787.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,277.13/437,085.53 = 122,787.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,277.13x = 437,085.53 × 122,787.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,277.13x = 53,668,482,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,668,482,164.08/291,277.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,252.30

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