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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,231.80, 436,847.70 and 104,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,231.80, 436,847.70 and 104,175.80 is: 156,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,231.80 : 436,847.70 = 104,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,231.80/436,847.70 = 104,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,231.80x = 436,847.70 × 104,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,231.80x = 45,508,958,625.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,508,958,625.66/291,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,263.70

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