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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,803.80, 437,705.70 and 81,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,803.80, 437,705.70 and 81,441.40 is: 122,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,803.80 : 437,705.70 = 81,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,803.80/437,705.70 = 81,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,803.80x = 437,705.70 × 81,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,803.80x = 35,647,364,995.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,647,364,995.98/291,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,162.10

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