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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,706.75, 437,633.93 and 81,344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,706.75, 437,633.93 and 81,344.71 is: 122,037.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,706.75 : 437,633.93 = 81,344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,706.75/437,633.93 = 81,344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,706.75x = 437,633.93 × 81,344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,706.75x = 35,599,205,122.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,599,205,122.01/291,706.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,037.65

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