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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,677.28, 437,537.36 and 104,690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,677.28, 437,537.36 and 104,690.40 is: 157,043.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,677.28 : 437,537.36 = 104,690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,677.28/437,537.36 = 104,690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,677.28x = 437,537.36 × 104,690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,677.28x = 45,805,961,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,805,961,233.34/291,677.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,043.30

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