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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,640.08, 437,521.12 and 123,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,640.08, 437,521.12 and 123,160.80 is: 184,766.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,640.08 : 437,521.12 = 123,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,640.08/437,521.12 = 123,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,640.08x = 437,521.12 × 123,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,640.08x = 53,885,451,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,885,451,156.10/291,640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,766.96

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