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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,201.08, 436,906.68 and 101,689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,201.08, 436,906.68 and 101,689.36 is: 152,570.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,201.08 : 436,906.68 = 101,689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,201.08/436,906.68 = 101,689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,201.08x = 436,906.68 × 101,689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,201.08x = 44,428,760,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,428,760,668.92/291,201.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,570.73

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