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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,939.48, 437,714.82 and 104,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,939.48, 437,714.82 and 104,926.68 is: 157,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,939.48 : 437,714.82 = 104,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,939.48/437,714.82 = 104,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,939.48x = 437,714.82 × 104,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,939.48x = 45,927,962,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,927,962,849.40/291,939.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,320.15

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