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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,453.18, 437,190.56 and 101,876.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,453.18, 437,190.56 and 101,876.46 is: 152,818.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,453.18 : 437,190.56 = 101,876.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,453.18/437,190.56 = 101,876.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,453.18x = 437,190.56 × 101,876.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,453.18x = 44,539,426,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,539,426,598.22/291,453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,818.46

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