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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,251.61, 436,877.01 and 91,589.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,251.61, 436,877.01 and 91,589.49 is: 137,384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,251.61 : 436,877.01 = 91,589.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,251.61/436,877.01 = 91,589.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,251.61x = 436,877.01 × 91,589.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,251.61x = 40,013,342,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,013,342,538.62/291,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,384.11

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