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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,287.88, 437,101.65 and 122,797.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,287.88, 437,101.65 and 122,797.89 is: 184,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,287.88 : 437,101.65 = 122,797.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,287.88/437,101.65 = 122,797.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,287.88x = 437,101.65 × 122,797.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,287.88x = 53,675,160,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,675,160,335.52/291,287.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,268.43

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