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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,057.32, 436,658.64 and 101,520.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,057.32, 436,658.64 and 101,520.44 is: 152,306.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,057.32 : 436,658.64 = 101,520.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,057.32/436,658.64 = 101,520.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,057.32x = 436,658.64 × 101,520.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,057.32x = 44,329,777,262.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,329,777,262.60/291,057.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,306.00

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