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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,830.40, 437,745.60 and 104,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,830.40, 437,745.60 and 104,817.60 is: 157,226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,830.40 : 437,745.60 = 104,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,830.40/437,745.60 = 104,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,830.40x = 437,745.60 × 104,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,830.40x = 45,883,443,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,883,443,202.56/291,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,226.40

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