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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,730.44, 437,669.52 and 81,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,730.44, 437,669.52 and 81,368.32 is: 122,073.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,730.44 : 437,669.52 = 81,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,730.44/437,669.52 = 81,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,730.44x = 437,669.52 × 81,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,730.44x = 35,612,433,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,612,433,557.61/291,730.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,073.08

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