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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,283.38, 437,094.90 and 122,793.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,283.38, 437,094.90 and 122,793.39 is: 184,261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,283.38 : 437,094.90 = 122,793.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,283.38/437,094.90 = 122,793.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,283.38x = 437,094.90 × 122,793.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,283.38x = 53,672,364,522.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,672,364,522.71/291,283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,261.68

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