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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,732.03, 437,335.43 and 104,699.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,732.03, 437,335.43 and 104,699.79 is: 156,955.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,732.03 : 437,335.43 = 104,699.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,732.03/437,335.43 = 104,699.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,732.03x = 437,335.43 × 104,699.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,732.03x = 45,788,928,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,788,928,512.15/291,732.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,955.44

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