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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,412.84, 437,143.86 and 81,050.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,412.84, 437,143.86 and 81,050.78 is: 121,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,412.84 : 437,143.86 = 81,050.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,412.84/437,143.86 = 81,050.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,412.84x = 437,143.86 × 81,050.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,412.84x = 35,430,848,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,430,848,234.24/291,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,583.00

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