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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,981.78, 437,950.80 and 81,636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,981.78, 437,950.80 and 81,636.12 is: 122,448.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,981.78 : 437,950.80 = 81,636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,981.78/437,950.80 = 81,636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,981.78x = 437,950.80 × 81,636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,981.78x = 35,752,604,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,752,604,062.90/291,981.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,448.07

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