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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,593.85, 437,325.14 and 104,605.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,593.85, 437,325.14 and 104,605.35 is: 156,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,593.85 : 437,325.14 = 104,605.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,593.85/437,325.14 = 104,605.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,593.85x = 437,325.14 × 104,605.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,593.85x = 45,746,548,810.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,746,548,810.47/291,593.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,884.48

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