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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,669.92, 437,507.04 and 104,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,669.92, 437,507.04 and 104,683.04 is: 157,025.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,669.92 : 437,507.04 = 104,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,669.92/437,507.04 = 104,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,669.92x = 437,507.04 × 104,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,669.92x = 45,799,566,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,799,566,968.60/291,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,025.34

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