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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,081.52, 436,675.20 and 120,303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,081.52, 436,675.20 and 120,303.76 is: 180,477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,081.52 : 436,675.20 = 120,303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,081.52/436,675.20 = 120,303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,081.52x = 436,675.20 × 120,303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,081.52x = 52,533,668,458.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,533,668,458.75/291,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,477.51

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