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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,265.24, 437,002.66 and 101,753.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,265.24, 437,002.66 and 101,753.49 is: 152,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,265.24 : 437,002.66 = 101,753.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,265.24/437,002.66 = 101,753.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,265.24x = 437,002.66 × 101,753.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,265.24x = 44,466,545,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,466,545,285.52/291,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,666.85

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