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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,251.52, 436,923.36 and 104,258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,251.52, 436,923.36 and 104,258.88 is: 156,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,251.52 : 436,923.36 = 104,258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,251.52/436,923.36 = 104,258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,251.52x = 436,923.36 × 104,258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,251.52x = 45,553,140,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553,140,159.44/291,251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,404.82

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