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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,408.12, 437,143.50 and 91,734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,408.12, 437,143.50 and 91,734.48 is: 137,611.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,408.12 : 437,143.50 = 91,734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,408.12/437,143.50 = 91,734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,408.12x = 437,143.50 × 91,734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,408.12x = 40,101,131,657.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,131,657.88/291,408.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,611.58

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