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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,334.76, 437,002.14 and 104,477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,334.76, 437,002.14 and 104,477.48 is: 156,716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,334.76 : 437,002.14 = 104,477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,334.76/437,002.14 = 104,477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,334.76x = 437,002.14 × 104,477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,334.76x = 45,656,882,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656,882,341.81/291,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,716.22

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