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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,675.71, 437,538.27 and 81,313.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,675.71, 437,538.27 and 81,313.85 is: 121,977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,675.71 : 437,538.27 = 81,313.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,675.71/437,538.27 = 81,313.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,675.71x = 437,538.27 × 81,313.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,675.71x = 35,577,921,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,577,921,256.04/291,675.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,977.66

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