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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,963.09, 437,922.77 and 81,617.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,963.09, 437,922.77 and 81,617.43 is: 122,420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,963.09 : 437,922.77 = 81,617.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,963.09/437,922.77 = 81,617.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,963.09x = 437,922.77 × 81,617.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,963.09x = 35,742,131,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,742,131,025.88/291,963.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,420.03

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