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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,970.52, 437,761.22 and 104,957.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,970.52, 437,761.22 and 104,957.72 is: 157,366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,970.52 : 437,761.22 = 104,957.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,970.52/437,761.22 = 104,957.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,970.52x = 437,761.22 × 104,957.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,970.52x = 45,946,419,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946,419,555.62/291,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,366.64

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