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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,386.94, 437,127.12 and 122,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,386.94, 437,127.12 and 122,932.08 is: 184,417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,386.94 : 437,127.12 = 122,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,386.94/437,127.12 = 122,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,386.94x = 437,127.12 × 122,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,386.94x = 53,736,946,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,736,946,086.01/291,386.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,417.83

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