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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,308.99, 437,068.71 and 101,797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,308.99, 437,068.71 and 101,797.34 is: 152,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,308.99 : 437,068.71 = 101,797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,308.99/437,068.71 = 101,797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,308.99x = 437,068.71 × 101,797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,308.99x = 44,492,429,889.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,492,429,889.89/291,308.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,732.78

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