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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,954.78, 437,910.30 and 81,609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,954.78, 437,910.30 and 81,609.12 is: 122,407.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,954.78 : 437,910.30 = 81,609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,954.78/437,910.30 = 81,609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,954.78x = 437,910.30 × 81,609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,954.78x = 35,737,474,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737,474,221.94/291,954.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,407.57

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