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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,052.27, 436,651.06 and 101,515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,052.27, 436,651.06 and 101,515.36 is: 152,298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,052.27 : 436,651.06 = 101,515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,052.27/436,651.06 = 101,515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,052.27x = 436,651.06 × 101,515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,052.27x = 44,326,789,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326,789,550.28/291,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,298.38

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