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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,535.52, 437,430.35 and 102,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,535.52, 437,430.35 and 102,131.75 is: 153,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,535.52 : 437,430.35 = 102,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,535.52/437,430.35 = 102,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,535.52x = 437,430.35 × 102,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,535.52x = 44,675,527,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,675,527,731.53/291,535.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,242.14

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