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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,943.20, 437,569.20 and 123,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,943.20, 437,569.20 and 123,463.20 is: 185,048.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,943.20 : 437,569.20 = 123,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,943.20/437,569.20 = 123,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,943.20x = 437,569.20 × 123,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,943.20x = 54,023,693,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,023,693,653.44/291,943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,048.65

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