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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,311.40, 438,434.70 and 81,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,311.40, 438,434.70 and 81,970.60 is: 122,946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,311.40 : 438,434.70 = 81,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,311.40/438,434.70 = 81,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,311.40x = 438,434.70 × 81,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,311.40x = 35,938,755,419.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,938,755,419.82/292,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,946.81

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