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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,220.81, 655,848.50 and 121,705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,220.81, 655,848.50 and 121,705.29 is: 182,562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,220.81 : 655,848.50 = 121,705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,220.81/655,848.50 = 121,705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,220.81x = 655,848.50 × 121,705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,220.81x = 79,820,231,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,820,231,280.04/437,220.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,562.75

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