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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,961.52, 437,747.72 and 104,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,961.52, 437,747.72 and 104,948.72 is: 157,353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,961.52 : 437,747.72 = 104,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,961.52/437,747.72 = 104,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,961.52x = 437,747.72 × 104,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,961.52x = 45,941,062,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,941,062,896.92/291,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,353.14

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