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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,316.80, 437,104.80 and 104,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,316.80, 437,104.80 and 104,462.40 is: 156,740.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,316.80 : 437,104.80 = 104,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,316.80/437,104.80 = 104,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,316.80x = 437,104.80 × 104,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,316.80x = 45,661,016,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,661,016,459.52/291,316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,740.07

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