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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,423.97, 437,097.68 and 91,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,423.97, 437,097.68 and 91,745.40 is: 137,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,423.97 : 437,097.68 = 91,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,423.97/437,097.68 = 91,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,423.97x = 437,097.68 × 91,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,423.97x = 40,101,701,031.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,701,031.95/291,423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,606.05

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