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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,615.40, 437,423.10 and 104,602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,615.40, 437,423.10 and 104,602.60 is: 156,903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,615.40 : 437,423.10 = 104,602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,615.40/437,423.10 = 104,602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,615.40x = 437,423.10 × 104,602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,615.40x = 45,755,593,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755,593,560.06/291,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,903.90

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