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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,562.03, 437,368.11 and 81,199.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,562.03, 437,368.11 and 81,199.97 is: 121,806.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,562.03 : 437,368.11 = 81,199.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,562.03/437,368.11 = 81,199.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,562.03x = 437,368.11 × 81,199.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,562.03x = 35,514,276,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514,276,559.75/291,562.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,806.93

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