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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,862.20, 437,550.30 and 123,511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,862.20, 437,550.30 and 123,511.80 is: 185,164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,862.20 : 437,550.30 = 123,511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,862.20/437,550.30 = 123,511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,862.20x = 437,550.30 × 123,511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,862.20x = 54,042,625,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,625,143.54/291,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,164.87

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