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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,481.04, 437,233.08 and 81,137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,481.04, 437,233.08 and 81,137.36 is: 121,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,481.04 : 437,233.08 = 81,137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,481.04/437,233.08 = 81,137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,481.04x = 437,233.08 × 81,137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,481.04x = 35,475,937,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,475,937,815.87/291,481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,709.25

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