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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,713.26, 437,643.70 and 81,351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,713.26, 437,643.70 and 81,351.18 is: 122,047.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,713.26 : 437,643.70 = 81,351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,713.26/437,643.70 = 81,351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,713.26x = 437,643.70 × 81,351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,713.26x = 35,602,831,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602,831,414.57/291,713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,047.35

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