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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,803.46, 437,709.51 and 81,442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,803.46, 437,709.51 and 81,442.50 is: 122,164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,803.46 : 437,709.51 = 81,442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,803.46/437,709.51 = 81,442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,803.46x = 437,709.51 × 81,442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,803.46x = 35,648,156,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,648,156,768.18/291,803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,164.96

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