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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,805.22, 437,445.30 and 104,772.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,805.22, 437,445.30 and 104,772.98 is: 157,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,805.22 : 437,445.30 = 104,772.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,805.22/437,445.30 = 104,772.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,805.22x = 437,445.30 × 104,772.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,805.22x = 45,832,447,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,447,667.99/291,805.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,065.21

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