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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,868.76, 436,254.54 and 80,527.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,868.76, 436,254.54 and 80,527.96 is: 120,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,868.76 : 436,254.54 = 80,527.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,868.76/436,254.54 = 80,527.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,868.76x = 436,254.54 × 80,527.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,868.76x = 35,130,688,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,130,688,146.94/290,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,778.48

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