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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,269.24, 437,008.66 and 101,757.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,269.24, 437,008.66 and 101,757.49 is: 152,672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,269.24 : 437,008.66 = 101,757.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,269.24/437,008.66 = 101,757.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,269.24x = 437,008.66 × 101,757.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,269.24x = 44,468,904,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,468,904,349.86/291,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,672.85

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