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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,306, 436,982.70 and 80,943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,306, 436,982.70 and 80,943.96 is: 121,422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,306 : 436,982.70 = 80,943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,306/436,982.70 = 80,943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,306x = 436,982.70 × 80,943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,306x = 35,371,110,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,371,110,189.49/291,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,422.53

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