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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,336.01, 437,004.02 and 104,478.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,336.01, 437,004.02 and 104,478.73 is: 156,718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,336.01 : 437,004.02 = 104,478.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,336.01/437,004.02 = 104,478.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,336.01x = 437,004.02 × 104,478.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,336.01x = 45,657,625,014.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657,625,014.49/291,336.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,718.10

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