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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,953.40, 437,930.10 and 104,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,953.40, 437,930.10 and 104,983.80 is: 157,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,953.40 : 437,930.10 = 104,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,953.40/437,930.10 = 104,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,953.40x = 437,930.10 × 104,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,953.40x = 45,975,566,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,975,566,032.38/291,953.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,475.70

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