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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,962.52, 437,749.22 and 104,949.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,962.52, 437,749.22 and 104,949.72 is: 157,354.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,962.52 : 437,749.22 = 104,949.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,962.52/437,749.22 = 104,949.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,962.52x = 437,749.22 × 104,949.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,962.52x = 45,941,658,069.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,941,658,069.22/291,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,354.64

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