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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,187.64, 436,783.86 and 91,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,187.64, 436,783.86 and 91,503.56 is: 137,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,187.64 : 436,783.86 = 91,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,187.64/436,783.86 = 91,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,187.64x = 436,783.86 × 91,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,187.64x = 39,967,278,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967,278,140.54/291,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,256.09

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