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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,569.90, 437,354.85 and 104,557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,569.90, 437,354.85 and 104,557.10 is: 156,835.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,569.90 : 437,354.85 = 104,557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,569.90/437,354.85 = 104,557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,569.90x = 437,354.85 × 104,557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,569.90x = 45,728,554,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,728,554,786.94/291,569.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,835.65

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