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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,623.76, 437,562.60 and 102,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,623.76, 437,562.60 and 102,220.32 is: 153,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,623.76 : 437,562.60 = 102,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,623.76/437,562.60 = 102,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,623.76x = 437,562.60 × 102,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,623.76x = 44,727,788,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,727,788,992.03/291,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,374.98

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