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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,173.76, 436,760.51 and 80,811.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,173.76, 436,760.51 and 80,811.63 is: 121,217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,173.76 : 436,760.51 = 80,811.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,173.76/436,760.51 = 80,811.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,173.76x = 436,760.51 × 80,811.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,173.76x = 35,295,328,328.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295,328,328.67/291,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,217.41

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