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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,496.02, 437,155.77 and 101,921.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,496.02, 437,155.77 and 101,921.07 is: 152,850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,496.02 : 437,155.77 = 101,921.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,496.02/437,155.77 = 101,921.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,496.02x = 437,155.77 × 101,921.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,496.02x = 44,555,383,835.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555,383,835.07/291,496.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,850.75

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