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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,787.20, 437,437.80 and 123,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,787.20, 437,437.80 and 123,436.80 is: 185,052.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,787.20 : 437,437.80 = 123,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,787.20/437,437.80 = 123,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,787.20x = 437,437.80 × 123,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,787.20x = 53,995,922,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,995,922,231.04/291,787.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,052.40

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