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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,255.08, 435,371.28 and 79,887.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,255.08, 435,371.28 and 79,887.28 is: 119,827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,255.08 : 435,371.28 = 79,887.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,255.08/435,371.28 = 79,887.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,255.08x = 435,371.28 × 79,887.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,255.08x = 34,780,627,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,780,627,349.32/290,255.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,827.80

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