Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,591.99, 437,388 and 81,229.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 291,591.99, 437,388 and 81,229.32 is: 121,843.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,591.99 : 437,388 = 81,229.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,591.99/437,388 = 81,229.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,591.99x = 437,388 × 81,229.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,591.99x = 35,528,729,816.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,528,729,816.16/291,591.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 121,843.98
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