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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,519.20, 437,091.59 and 122,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,519.20, 437,091.59 and 122,993.44 is: 184,411.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,519.20 : 437,091.59 = 122,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,519.20/437,091.59 = 122,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,519.20x = 437,091.59 × 122,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,519.20x = 53,759,397,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,759,397,463.92/291,519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,411.17

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