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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,863.37, 437,963.85 and 123,372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,863.37, 437,963.85 and 123,372.78 is: 185,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,863.37 : 437,963.85 = 123,372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,863.37/437,963.85 = 123,372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,863.37x = 437,963.85 × 123,372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,863.37x = 54,032,817,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,032,817,714.00/291,863.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,130.52

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