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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,846.34, 436,256.82 and 91,162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,846.34, 436,256.82 and 91,162.17 is: 136,739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,846.34 : 436,256.82 = 91,162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,846.34/436,256.82 = 91,162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,846.34x = 436,256.82 × 91,162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,846.34x = 39,770,118,388.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,770,118,388.50/290,846.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,739.28

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