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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,052.33, 436,651.16 and 101,515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,052.33, 436,651.16 and 101,515.42 is: 152,298.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,052.33 : 436,651.16 = 101,515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,052.33/436,651.16 = 101,515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,052.33x = 436,651.16 × 101,515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,052.33x = 44,326,825,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326,825,939.12/291,052.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,298.47

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