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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,216.71, 436,930.19 and 101,704.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,216.71, 436,930.19 and 101,704.98 is: 152,594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,216.71 : 436,930.19 = 101,704.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,216.71/436,930.19 = 101,704.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,216.71x = 436,930.19 × 101,704.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,216.71x = 44,437,975,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,437,975,726.82/291,216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,594.18

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