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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,744.40, 437,616.60 and 104,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,744.40, 437,616.60 and 104,774.80 is: 157,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,744.40 : 437,616.60 = 104,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,744.40/437,616.60 = 104,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,744.40x = 437,616.60 × 104,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,744.40x = 45,851,191,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,851,191,741.68/291,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,162.20

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