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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,752.40, 437,628.60 and 104,782.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,752.40, 437,628.60 and 104,782.80 is: 157,174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,752.40 : 437,628.60 = 104,782.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,752.40/437,628.60 = 104,782.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,752.40x = 437,628.60 × 104,782.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,752.40x = 45,855,950,068.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,855,950,068.08/291,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,174.20

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