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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,769.80, 437,549.37 and 123,303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,769.80, 437,549.37 and 123,303.15 is: 184,910.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,769.80 : 437,549.37 = 123,303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,769.80/437,549.37 = 123,303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,769.80x = 437,549.37 × 123,303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,769.80x = 53,951,215,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,951,215,601.52/291,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,910.21

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