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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,780.77, 437,717.79 and 123,302.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,780.77, 437,717.79 and 123,302.70 is: 184,973.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,780.77 : 437,717.79 = 123,302.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,780.77/437,717.79 = 123,302.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,780.77x = 437,717.79 × 123,302.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,780.77x = 53,971,785,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,971,785,345.03/291,780.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,973.76

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