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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,951, 437,868.15 and 81,590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,951, 437,868.15 and 81,590.76 is: 122,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,951 : 437,868.15 = 81,590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,951/437,868.15 = 81,590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,951x = 437,868.15 × 81,590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,951x = 35,725,995,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725,995,138.29/291,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,369.83

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