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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,332.76, 436,999.14 and 104,475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,332.76, 436,999.14 and 104,475.48 is: 156,713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,332.76 : 436,999.14 = 104,475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,332.76/436,999.14 = 104,475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,332.76x = 436,999.14 × 104,475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,332.76x = 45,655,694,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,655,694,911.09/291,332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,713.22

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