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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,480.40, 437,220.60 and 104,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,480.40, 437,220.60 and 104,510.80 is: 156,766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,480.40 : 437,220.60 = 104,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,480.40/437,220.60 = 104,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,480.40x = 437,220.60 × 104,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,480.40x = 45,694,274,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,694,274,682.48/291,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,766.20

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