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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,450.60, 437,175.90 and 94,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,450.60, 437,175.90 and 94,458.60 is: 141,687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,450.60 : 437,175.90 = 94,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,450.60/437,175.90 = 94,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,450.60x = 437,175.90 × 94,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,450.60x = 41,295,023,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,295,023,467.74/291,450.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,687.90

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