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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,849.20, 437,530.80 and 123,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,849.20, 437,530.80 and 123,498.80 is: 185,145.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,849.20 : 437,530.80 = 123,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,849.20/437,530.80 = 123,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,849.20x = 437,530.80 × 123,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,849.20x = 54,034,528,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,528,763.04/291,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,145.37

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