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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,701.98, 437,626.77 and 81,339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,701.98, 437,626.77 and 81,339.92 is: 122,030.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,701.98 : 437,626.77 = 81,339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,701.98/437,626.77 = 81,339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,701.98x = 437,626.77 × 81,339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,701.98x = 35,596,524,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,596,524,273.52/291,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,030.45

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