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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,176.57, 436,869.95 and 101,664.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,176.57, 436,869.95 and 101,664.85 is: 152,533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,176.57 : 436,869.95 = 101,664.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,176.57/436,869.95 = 101,664.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,176.57x = 436,869.95 × 101,664.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,176.57x = 44,414,318,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,414,318,409.50/291,176.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,533.97

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