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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,240.36, 436,918.86 and 91,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,240.36, 436,918.86 and 91,611 is: 137,434.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,240.36 : 436,918.86 = 91,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,240.36/436,918.86 = 91,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,240.36x = 436,918.86 × 91,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,240.36x = 40,026,573,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,026,573,683.46/291,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,434.84

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