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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,073.59, 436,665.89 and 101,588.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,073.59, 436,665.89 and 101,588.09 is: 152,401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,073.59 : 436,665.89 = 101,588.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,073.59/436,665.89 = 101,588.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,073.59x = 436,665.89 × 101,588.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,073.59x = 44,360,051,041.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360,051,041.98/291,073.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,401.50

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