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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,339, 437,008.64 and 80,978.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,339, 437,008.64 and 80,978.76 is: 121,468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,339 : 437,008.64 = 80,978.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,339/437,008.64 = 80,978.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,339x = 437,008.64 × 80,978.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,339x = 35,388,417,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,388,417,371.59/291,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121,468.18

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