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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,787.14, 437,727.33 and 123,309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,787.14, 437,727.33 and 123,309.06 is: 184,983.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,787.14 : 437,727.33 = 123,309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,787.14/437,727.33 = 123,309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,787.14x = 437,727.33 × 123,309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,787.14x = 53,975,745,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,975,745,598.61/291,787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,983.29

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