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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,660.03, 437,424.32 and 104,671.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,660.03, 437,424.32 and 104,671.53 is: 156,983.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,660.03 : 437,424.32 = 104,671.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,660.03/437,424.32 = 104,671.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,660.03x = 437,424.32 × 104,671.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,660.03x = 45,785,872,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,785,872,310.25/291,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,983.71

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