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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,430.08, 437,218.02 and 91,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,430.08, 437,218.02 and 91,742.40 is: 137,636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,430.08 : 437,218.02 = 91,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,430.08/437,218.02 = 91,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,430.08x = 437,218.02 × 91,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,430.08x = 40,111,430,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,111,430,478.05/291,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,636.55

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