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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,673.28, 437,531.36 and 104,686.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,673.28, 437,531.36 and 104,686.40 is: 157,037.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,673.28 : 437,531.36 = 104,686.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,673.28/437,531.36 = 104,686.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,673.28x = 437,531.36 × 104,686.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,673.28x = 45,803,582,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,803,582,965.50/291,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,037.30

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