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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,430.97, 437,108.17 and 91,752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,430.97, 437,108.17 and 91,752.40 is: 137,616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,430.97 : 437,108.17 = 91,752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,430.97/437,108.17 = 91,752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,430.97x = 437,108.17 × 91,752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,430.97x = 40,105,723,657.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,105,723,657.11/291,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,616.55

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