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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,725.38, 437,661.90 and 81,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,725.38, 437,661.90 and 81,363.32 is: 122,065.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,725.38 : 437,661.90 = 81,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,725.38/437,661.90 = 81,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,725.38x = 437,661.90 × 81,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,725.38x = 35,609,625,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,609,625,221.51/291,725.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,065.57

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