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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,246.61, 436,869.51 and 91,584.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,246.61, 436,869.51 and 91,584.49 is: 137,376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,246.61 : 436,869.51 = 91,584.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,246.61/436,869.51 = 91,584.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,246.61x = 436,869.51 × 91,584.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,246.61x = 40,010,471,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,010,471,269.90/291,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,376.61

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