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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,393.68, 435,511.92 and 79,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,393.68, 435,511.92 and 79,981.60 is: 119,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,393.68 : 435,511.92 = 79,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,393.68/435,511.92 = 79,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,393.68x = 435,511.92 × 79,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,393.68x = 34,832,940,180.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,832,940,180.67/290,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,950.75

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