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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,886.96, 437,856.36 and 104,951.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,886.96, 437,856.36 and 104,951.92 is: 157,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,886.96 : 437,856.36 = 104,951.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,886.96/437,856.36 = 104,951.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,886.96x = 437,856.36 × 104,951.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,886.96x = 45,953,865,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,953,865,666.21/291,886.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,437.20

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