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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,858.14, 655,287.48 and 121,315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,858.14, 655,287.48 and 121,315.08 is: 181,972.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,858.14 : 655,287.48 = 121,315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,858.14/655,287.48 = 121,315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,858.14x = 655,287.48 × 121,315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,858.14x = 79,496,253,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,496,253,059.20/436,858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,972.69

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