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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,625.70, 437,384.55 and 81,220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,625.70, 437,384.55 and 81,220.10 is: 121,815.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,625.70 : 437,384.55 = 81,220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,625.70/437,384.55 = 81,220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,625.70x = 437,384.55 × 81,220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,625.70x = 35,524,416,889.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,524,416,889.46/291,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,815.11

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