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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,880.68, 437,989.80 and 123,390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,880.68, 437,989.80 and 123,390.06 is: 185,156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,880.68 : 437,989.80 = 123,390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,880.68/437,989.80 = 123,390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,880.68x = 437,989.80 × 123,390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,880.68x = 54,043,587,701.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,043,587,701.39/291,880.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,156.44

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