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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,679.72, 437,544.28 and 81,317.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,679.72, 437,544.28 and 81,317.86 is: 121,983.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,679.72 : 437,544.28 = 81,317.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,679.72/437,544.28 = 81,317.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,679.72x = 437,544.28 × 81,317.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,679.72x = 35,580,164,504.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,580,164,504.84/291,679.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,983.68

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