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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,925.20, 437,542.20 and 123,445.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,925.20, 437,542.20 and 123,445.20 is: 185,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,925.20 : 437,542.20 = 123,445.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,925.20/437,542.20 = 123,445.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,925.20x = 437,542.20 × 123,445.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,925.20x = 54,012,484,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,012,484,387.44/291,925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,021.66

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