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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,306.24, 437,064 and 101,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,306.24, 437,064 and 101,794.08 is: 152,727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,306.24 : 437,064 = 101,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,306.24/437,064 = 101,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,306.24x = 437,064 × 101,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,306.24x = 44,490,527,781.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,490,527,781.12/291,306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,727.69

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