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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,868.40, 437,770.20 and 81,527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,868.40, 437,770.20 and 81,527.60 is: 122,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,868.40 : 437,770.20 = 81,527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,868.40/437,770.20 = 81,527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,868.40x = 437,770.20 × 81,527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,868.40x = 35,690,353,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,690,353,757.52/291,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,282.35

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