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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,885.40, 437,795.70 and 81,544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,885.40, 437,795.70 and 81,544.60 is: 122,307.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,885.40 : 437,795.70 = 81,544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,885.40/437,795.70 = 81,544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,885.40x = 437,795.70 × 81,544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,885.40x = 35,699,875,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,699,875,238.22/291,885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,307.85

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