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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,763.86, 437,540.48 and 123,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,763.86, 437,540.48 and 123,297.20 is: 184,901.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,763.86 : 437,540.48 = 123,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,763.86/437,540.48 = 123,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,763.86x = 437,540.48 × 123,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,763.86x = 53,947,516,678.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,947,516,678.45/291,763.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,901.30

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