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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,515, 656,275.23 and 121,974.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,515, 656,275.23 and 121,974.64 is: 182,962.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,515 : 656,275.23 = 121,974.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,515/656,275.23 = 121,974.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,515x = 656,275.23 × 121,974.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,515x = 80,048,934,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,048,934,920.17/437,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,962.72

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