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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,222.08, 436,832.60 and 91,559.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,222.08, 436,832.60 and 91,559.88 is: 137,339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,222.08 : 436,832.60 = 91,559.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,222.08/436,832.60 = 91,559.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,222.08x = 436,832.60 × 91,559.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,222.08x = 39,996,340,436.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,996,340,436.09/291,222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,339.66

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