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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,676.71, 437,539.77 and 81,314.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,676.71, 437,539.77 and 81,314.85 is: 121,979.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,676.71 : 437,539.77 = 81,314.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,676.71/437,539.77 = 81,314.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,676.71x = 437,539.77 × 81,314.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,676.71x = 35,578,480,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,578,480,766.58/291,676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,979.16

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