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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,239.28, 436,859.08 and 80,877.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,239.28, 436,859.08 and 80,877.24 is: 121,315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,239.28 : 436,859.08 = 80,877.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,239.28/436,859.08 = 80,877.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,239.28x = 436,859.08 × 80,877.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,239.28x = 35,331,956,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,331,956,659.34/291,239.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,315.90

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