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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,328.96, 437,098.56 and 101,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,328.96, 437,098.56 and 101,817.04 is: 152,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,328.96 : 437,098.56 = 101,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,328.96/437,098.56 = 101,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,328.96x = 437,098.56 × 101,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,328.96x = 44,504,081,567.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,504,081,567.46/291,328.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,762.30

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