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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,472.40, 437,208.60 and 104,502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,472.40, 437,208.60 and 104,502.80 is: 156,754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,472.40 : 437,208.60 = 104,502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,472.40/437,208.60 = 104,502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,472.40x = 437,208.60 × 104,502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,472.40x = 45,689,522,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,689,522,884.08/291,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,754.20

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