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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,821.80, 437,732.70 and 81,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,821.80, 437,732.70 and 81,459.40 is: 122,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,821.80 : 437,732.70 = 81,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,821.80/437,732.70 = 81,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,821.80x = 437,732.70 × 81,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,821.80x = 35,657,443,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,657,443,102.38/291,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,189.10

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