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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,814.80, 437,722.20 and 81,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,814.80, 437,722.20 and 81,452.40 is: 122,178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,814.80 : 437,722.20 = 81,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,814.80/437,722.20 = 81,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,814.80x = 437,722.20 × 81,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,814.80x = 35,653,523,723.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653,523,723.28/291,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,178.60

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