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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,278.88, 437,088.15 and 122,788.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,278.88, 437,088.15 and 122,788.89 is: 184,254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,278.88 : 437,088.15 = 122,788.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,278.88/437,088.15 = 122,788.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,278.88x = 437,088.15 × 122,788.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,278.88x = 53,669,568,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,669,568,770.65/291,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,254.93

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