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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,871.76, 436,259.04 and 80,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,871.76, 436,259.04 and 80,530.96 is: 120,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,871.76 : 436,259.04 = 80,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,871.76/436,259.04 = 80,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,871.76x = 436,259.04 × 80,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,871.76x = 35,132,359,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,132,359,299.88/290,871.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,782.98

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