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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,676.21, 437,539.02 and 81,314.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,676.21, 437,539.02 and 81,314.35 is: 121,978.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,676.21 : 437,539.02 = 81,314.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,676.21/437,539.02 = 81,314.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,676.21x = 437,539.02 × 81,314.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,676.21x = 35,578,201,010.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,578,201,010.94/291,676.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,978.41

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