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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,223.50, 436,834.89 and 91,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,223.50, 436,834.89 and 91,561.32 is: 137,341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,223.50 : 436,834.89 = 91,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,223.50/436,834.89 = 91,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,223.50x = 436,834.89 × 91,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,223.50x = 39,997,179,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,997,179,150.45/291,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,341.87

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