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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,706.25, 437,633.18 and 81,344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,706.25, 437,633.18 and 81,344.21 is: 122,036.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,706.25 : 437,633.18 = 81,344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,706.25/437,633.18 = 81,344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,706.25x = 437,633.18 × 81,344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,706.25x = 35,598,924,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598,924,890.17/291,706.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,036.89

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