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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,270.24, 437,010.16 and 101,758.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,270.24, 437,010.16 and 101,758.49 is: 152,674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,270.24 : 437,010.16 = 101,758.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,270.24/437,010.16 = 101,758.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,270.24x = 437,010.16 × 101,758.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,270.24x = 44,469,493,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,469,493,996.26/291,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,674.35

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