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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,611.92, 656,423.08 and 122,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,611.92, 656,423.08 and 122,049.60 is: 183,075.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,611.92 : 656,423.08 = 122,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,611.92/656,423.08 = 122,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,611.92x = 656,423.08 × 122,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,611.92x = 80,116,174,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,116,174,344.77/437,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,075.85

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