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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,703.98, 437,629.77 and 81,341.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,703.98, 437,629.77 and 81,341.92 is: 122,033.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,703.98 : 437,629.77 = 81,341.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,703.98/437,629.77 = 81,341.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,703.98x = 437,629.77 × 81,341.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,703.98x = 35,597,645,740.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597,645,740.96/291,703.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,033.46

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