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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,784.17, 437,779.22 and 102,297.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,784.17, 437,779.22 and 102,297.33 is: 153,482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,784.17 : 437,779.22 = 102,297.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,784.17/437,779.22 = 102,297.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,784.17x = 437,779.22 × 102,297.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,784.17x = 44,783,644,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,783,644,824.00/291,784.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,482.09

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