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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,733.58, 437,678.16 and 104,746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,733.58, 437,678.16 and 104,746.70 is: 157,147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,733.58 : 437,678.16 = 104,746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,733.58/437,678.16 = 104,746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,733.58x = 437,678.16 × 104,746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,733.58x = 45,845,342,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,845,342,922.07/291,733.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,147.98

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