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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,489.40, 437,234.10 and 104,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,489.40, 437,234.10 and 104,519.80 is: 156,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,489.40 : 437,234.10 = 104,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,489.40/437,234.10 = 104,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,489.40x = 437,234.10 × 104,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,489.40x = 45,699,620,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,699,620,685.18/291,489.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,779.70

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