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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,437.68, 437,173.80 and 91,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,437.68, 437,173.80 and 91,764.40 is: 137,652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,437.68 : 437,173.80 = 91,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,437.68/437,173.80 = 91,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,437.68x = 437,173.80 × 91,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,437.68x = 40,116,991,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,116,991,452.72/291,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,652.04

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