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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,967.80, 437,951.70 and 81,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,967.80, 437,951.70 and 81,605.40 is: 122,408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,967.80 : 437,951.70 = 81,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,967.80/437,951.70 = 81,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,967.80x = 437,951.70 × 81,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,967.80x = 35,739,223,659.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,739,223,659.18/291,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,408.10

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