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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,517.07, 656,312.66 and 121,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,517.07, 656,312.66 and 121,974.28 is: 182,971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,517.07 : 656,312.66 = 121,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,517.07/656,312.66 = 121,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,517.07x = 656,312.66 × 121,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,517.07x = 80,053,264,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,053,264,158.38/437,517.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,971.75

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