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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,660.75, 437,534.87 and 104,715.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,660.75, 437,534.87 and 104,715.99 is: 157,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,660.75 : 437,534.87 = 104,715.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,660.75/437,534.87 = 104,715.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,660.75x = 437,534.87 × 104,715.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,660.75x = 45,816,896,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,816,896,547.99/291,660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,089.69

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