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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,985.80, 437,956.80 and 81,640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,985.80, 437,956.80 and 81,640.12 is: 122,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,985.80 : 437,956.80 = 81,640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,985.80/437,956.80 = 81,640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,985.80x = 437,956.80 × 81,640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,985.80x = 35,754,845,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,754,845,706.82/291,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,454.06

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