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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,581.92, 437,294.40 and 123,103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,581.92, 437,294.40 and 123,103.36 is: 184,621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,581.92 : 437,294.40 = 123,103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,581.92/437,294.40 = 123,103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,581.92x = 437,294.40 × 123,103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,581.92x = 53,832,409,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,832,409,949.18/291,581.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,621.91

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