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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,967.52, 437,756.72 and 104,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,967.52, 437,756.72 and 104,954.72 is: 157,362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,967.52 : 437,756.72 = 104,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,967.52/437,756.72 = 104,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,967.52x = 437,756.72 × 104,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,967.52x = 45,944,633,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,944,633,975.72/291,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,362.14

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