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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,915.60, 438,046.34 and 123,426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,915.60, 438,046.34 and 123,426.72 is: 185,213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,915.60 : 438,046.34 = 123,426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,915.60/438,046.34 = 123,426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,915.60x = 438,046.34 × 123,426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,915.60x = 54,066,622,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,066,622,954.20/291,915.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,213.20

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