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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,786.53, 437,876.50 and 102,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,786.53, 437,876.50 and 102,248.60 is: 153,441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,786.53 : 437,876.50 = 102,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,786.53/437,876.50 = 102,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,786.53x = 437,876.50 × 102,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,786.53x = 44,772,258,586.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,772,258,586.66/291,786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,441.83

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