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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,711.13, 437,640.49 and 81,349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,711.13, 437,640.49 and 81,349.09 is: 122,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,711.13 : 437,640.49 = 81,349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,711.13/437,640.49 = 81,349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,711.13x = 437,640.49 × 81,349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,711.13x = 35,601,653,420.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601,653,420.45/291,711.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,044.21

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