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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,968.40, 437,952.60 and 104,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,968.40, 437,952.60 and 104,998.80 is: 157,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,968.40 : 437,952.60 = 104,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,968.40/437,952.60 = 104,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,968.40x = 437,952.60 × 104,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,968.40x = 45,984,497,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,984,497,456.88/291,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,498.20

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