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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,700.90, 437,551.35 and 125,812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,700.90, 437,551.35 and 125,812.90 is: 188,719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,700.90 : 437,551.35 = 125,812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,700.90/437,551.35 = 125,812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,700.90x = 437,551.35 × 125,812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,700.90x = 55,049,604,242.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,049,604,242.42/291,700.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,719.35

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