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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,174.76, 436,762 and 80,812.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,174.76, 436,762 and 80,812.63 is: 121,218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,174.76 : 436,762 = 80,812.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,174.76/436,762 = 80,812.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,174.76x = 436,762 × 80,812.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,174.76x = 35,295,885,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,295,885,904.06/291,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,218.91

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