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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,879.96, 437,841.54 and 104,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,879.96, 437,841.54 and 104,893.08 is: 157,347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,879.96 : 437,841.54 = 104,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,879.96/437,841.54 = 104,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,879.96x = 437,841.54 × 104,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,879.96x = 45,926,547,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,926,547,682.54/291,879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,347.38

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