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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,171.89, 436,757.69 and 80,809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,171.89, 436,757.69 and 80,809.76 is: 121,214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,171.89 : 436,757.69 = 80,809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,171.89/436,757.69 = 80,809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,171.89x = 436,757.69 × 80,809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,171.89x = 35,294,282,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294,282,125.29/291,171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,214.60

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