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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,760.23, 437,699.33 and 123,281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,760.23, 437,699.33 and 123,281.04 is: 184,946.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,760.23 : 437,699.33 = 123,281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,760.23/437,699.33 = 123,281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,760.23x = 437,699.33 × 123,281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,760.23x = 53,960,027,993.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960,027,993.30/291,760.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,946.48

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