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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,959.40, 437,939.10 and 104,989.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,959.40, 437,939.10 and 104,989.80 is: 157,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,959.40 : 437,939.10 = 104,989.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,959.40/437,939.10 = 104,989.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,959.40x = 437,939.10 × 104,989.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,959.40x = 45,979,138,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,979,138,521.18/291,959.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,484.70

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