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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,955.48, 437,738.76 and 104,942.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,955.48, 437,738.76 and 104,942.68 is: 157,344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,955.48 : 437,738.76 = 104,942.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,955.48/437,738.76 = 104,942.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,955.48x = 437,738.76 × 104,942.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,955.48x = 45,937,478,614.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,937,478,614.28/291,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,344.12

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