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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,989.26, 438,056.79 and 81,625.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,989.26, 438,056.79 and 81,625.51 is: 122,458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,989.26 : 438,056.79 = 81,625.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,989.26/438,056.79 = 81,625.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,989.26x = 438,056.79 × 81,625.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,989.26x = 35,756,608,892.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,756,608,892.71/291,989.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,458.64

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