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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,637.06, 437,516.61 and 123,157.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,637.06, 437,516.61 and 123,157.78 is: 184,762.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,637.06 : 437,516.61 = 123,157.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,637.06/437,516.61 = 123,157.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,637.06x = 437,516.61 × 123,157.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,637.06x = 53,883,574,400.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,883,574,400.73/291,637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,762.44

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