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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,808.30, 437,712.45 and 81,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,808.30, 437,712.45 and 81,445.90 is: 122,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,808.30 : 437,712.45 = 81,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,808.30/437,712.45 = 81,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,808.30x = 437,712.45 × 81,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,808.30x = 35,649,884,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,649,884,431.46/291,808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,168.85

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