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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,673.71, 437,535.27 and 81,311.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,673.71, 437,535.27 and 81,311.85 is: 121,974.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,673.71 : 437,535.27 = 81,311.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,673.71/437,535.27 = 81,311.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,673.71x = 437,535.27 × 81,311.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,673.71x = 35,576,802,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576,802,243.95/291,673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,974.66

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