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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,227.80, 436,841.70 and 104,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,227.80, 436,841.70 and 104,171.80 is: 156,257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,227.80 : 436,841.70 = 104,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,227.80/436,841.70 = 104,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,227.80x = 436,841.70 × 104,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,227.80x = 45,506,586,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,506,586,204.06/291,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,257.70

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