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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,496.32, 437,156.20 and 101,921.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,496.32, 437,156.20 and 101,921.34 is: 152,851.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,496.32 : 437,156.20 = 101,921.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,496.32/437,156.20 = 101,921.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,496.32x = 437,156.20 × 101,921.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,496.32x = 44,555,545,693.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555,545,693.31/291,496.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,851.15

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