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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,287.90, 437,101.65 and 122,797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,287.90, 437,101.65 and 122,797.90 is: 184,268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,287.90 : 437,101.65 = 122,797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,287.90/437,101.65 = 122,797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,287.90x = 437,101.65 × 122,797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,287.90x = 53,675,164,706.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,675,164,706.54/291,287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,268.43

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