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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,376.86, 437,143.05 and 104,407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,376.86, 437,143.05 and 104,407.26 is: 156,638.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,376.86 : 437,143.05 = 104,407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,376.86/437,143.05 = 104,407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,376.86x = 437,143.05 × 104,407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,376.86x = 45,640,908,078.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,640,908,078.54/291,376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,638.75

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