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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,483.26, 437,351.96 and 102,079.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,483.26, 437,351.96 and 102,079.50 is: 153,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,483.26 : 437,351.96 = 102,079.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,483.26/437,351.96 = 102,079.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,483.26x = 437,351.96 × 102,079.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,483.26x = 44,644,669,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,644,669,400.82/291,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,163.75

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