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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,105, 436,657.42 and 80,742.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,105, 436,657.42 and 80,742.96 is: 121,114.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,105 : 436,657.42 = 80,742.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,105/436,657.42 = 80,742.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,105x = 436,657.42 × 80,742.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,105x = 35,257,012,596.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,257,012,596.76/291,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,114.42

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