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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,061.56, 436,592.34 and 80,699.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,061.56, 436,592.34 and 80,699.49 is: 121,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,061.56 : 436,592.34 = 80,699.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,061.56/436,592.34 = 80,699.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,061.56x = 436,592.34 × 80,699.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,061.56x = 35,232,779,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232,779,175.91/291,061.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,049.24

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