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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,877.85, 437,764.94 and 81,463.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,877.85, 437,764.94 and 81,463.61 is: 122,180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,877.85 : 437,764.94 = 81,463.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,877.85/437,764.94 = 81,463.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,877.85x = 437,764.94 × 81,463.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,877.85x = 35,661,911,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,661,911,936.52/291,877.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,180.95

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