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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,439.88, 362,161.87 and 91,639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,439.88, 362,161.87 and 91,639.95 is: 137,460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,439.88 : 362,161.87 = 91,639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,439.88/362,161.87 = 91,639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,439.88x = 362,161.87 × 91,639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,439.88x = 33,188,495,658.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188,495,658.71/241,439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,460.70

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