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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,742.40, 437,613.60 and 104,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,742.40, 437,613.60 and 104,772.80 is: 157,159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,742.40 : 437,613.60 = 104,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,742.40/437,613.60 = 104,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,742.40x = 437,613.60 × 104,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,742.40x = 45,850,002,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,850,002,190.08/291,742.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,159.20

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