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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,985.40, 437,945.70 and 81,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,985.40, 437,945.70 and 81,644.60 is: 122,457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,985.40 : 437,945.70 = 81,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,985.40/437,945.70 = 81,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,985.40x = 437,945.70 × 81,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,985.40x = 35,755,901,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,755,901,498.22/291,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,457.84

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