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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,727.52, 437,300.58 and 123,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,727.52, 437,300.58 and 123,290.24 is: 184,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,727.52 : 437,300.58 = 123,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,727.52/437,300.58 = 123,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,727.52x = 437,300.58 × 123,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,727.52x = 53,914,893,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,914,893,460.34/291,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,812.50

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