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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,796.70, 437,452.05 and 123,446.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,796.70, 437,452.05 and 123,446.30 is: 185,066.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,796.70 : 437,452.05 = 123,446.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,796.70/437,452.05 = 123,446.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,796.70x = 437,452.05 × 123,446.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,796.70x = 54,001,836,999.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001,836,999.92/291,796.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,066.65

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