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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,920.70, 437,535.45 and 123,440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,920.70, 437,535.45 and 123,440.70 is: 185,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,920.70 : 437,535.45 = 123,440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,920.70/437,535.45 = 123,440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,920.70x = 437,535.45 × 123,440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,920.70x = 54,009,682,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,009,682,222.82/291,920.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,014.91

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