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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,562.53, 437,368.86 and 81,200.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,562.53, 437,368.86 and 81,200.47 is: 121,807.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,562.53 : 437,368.86 = 81,200.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,562.53/437,368.86 = 81,200.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,562.53x = 437,368.86 × 81,200.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,562.53x = 35,514,556,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514,556,589.36/291,562.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,807.68

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