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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,809.28, 437,793.28 and 125,560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,809.28, 437,793.28 and 125,560.32 is: 188,374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,809.28 : 437,793.28 = 125,560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,809.28/437,793.28 = 125,560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,809.28x = 437,793.28 × 125,560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,809.28x = 54,969,464,330.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,969,464,330.65/291,809.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,374.63

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