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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,256.80, 436,885.20 and 104,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,256.80, 436,885.20 and 104,200.80 is: 156,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,256.80 : 436,885.20 = 104,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,256.80/436,885.20 = 104,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,256.80x = 436,885.20 × 104,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,256.80x = 45,523,787,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,523,787,348.16/291,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,301.20

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