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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,278.38, 437,087.40 and 122,788.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,278.38, 437,087.40 and 122,788.39 is: 184,254.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,278.38 : 437,087.40 = 122,788.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,278.38/437,087.40 = 122,788.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,278.38x = 437,087.40 × 122,788.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,278.38x = 53,669,258,135.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,669,258,135.29/291,278.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,254.18

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