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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,192.56, 436,893.93 and 101,680.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,192.56, 436,893.93 and 101,680.85 is: 152,557.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,192.56 : 436,893.93 = 101,680.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,192.56/436,893.93 = 101,680.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,192.56x = 436,893.93 × 101,680.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,192.56x = 44,423,746,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423,746,162.24/291,192.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,557.97

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