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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,286.38, 437,099.40 and 122,796.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,286.38, 437,099.40 and 122,796.40 is: 184,266.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,286.38 : 437,099.40 = 122,796.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,286.38/437,099.40 = 122,796.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,286.38x = 437,099.40 × 122,796.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,286.38x = 53,674,232,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674,232,762.16/291,286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,266.19

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