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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,238.80, 436,858.20 and 104,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,238.80, 436,858.20 and 104,182.80 is: 156,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,238.80 : 436,858.20 = 104,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,238.80/436,858.20 = 104,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,238.80x = 436,858.20 × 104,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,238.80x = 45,513,110,478.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,513,110,478.96/291,238.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,274.20

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