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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,651.89, 437,650.06 and 123,161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,651.89, 437,650.06 and 123,161.31 is: 184,814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,651.89 : 437,650.06 = 123,161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,651.89/437,650.06 = 123,161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,651.89x = 437,650.06 × 123,161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,651.89x = 53,901,554,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,901,554,980.59/291,651.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,814.69

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