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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,816.30, 437,724.45 and 81,453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,816.30, 437,724.45 and 81,453.90 is: 122,180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,816.30 : 437,724.45 = 81,453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,816.30/437,724.45 = 81,453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,816.30x = 437,724.45 × 81,453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,816.30x = 35,654,363,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654,363,577.86/291,816.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,180.85

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