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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,724.38, 437,660.40 and 81,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,724.38, 437,660.40 and 81,362.32 is: 122,064.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,724.38 : 437,660.40 = 81,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,724.38/437,660.40 = 81,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,724.38x = 437,660.40 × 81,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,724.38x = 35,609,065,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,609,065,516.13/291,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,064.07

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