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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,752.22, 437,675.04 and 123,274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,752.22, 437,675.04 and 123,274.17 is: 184,930.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,752.22 : 437,675.04 = 123,274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,752.22/437,675.04 = 123,274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,752.22x = 437,675.04 × 123,274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,752.22x = 53,954,027,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,954,027,285.72/291,752.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,930.99

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