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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,725.88, 437,662.65 and 81,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,725.88, 437,662.65 and 81,363.82 is: 122,066.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,725.88 : 437,662.65 = 81,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,725.88/437,662.65 = 81,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,725.88x = 437,662.65 × 81,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,725.88x = 35,609,905,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,609,905,075.32/291,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,066.32

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