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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,437.32, 437,156.76 and 81,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,437.32, 437,156.76 and 81,075.28 is: 121,613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,437.32 : 437,156.76 = 81,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,437.32/437,156.76 = 81,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,437.32x = 437,156.76 × 81,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,437.32x = 35,442,606,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442,606,720.89/291,437.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,613.14

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