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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,452.21, 437,193.92 and 91,788.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,452.21, 437,193.92 and 91,788.15 is: 137,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,452.21 : 437,193.92 = 91,788.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,452.21/437,193.92 = 91,788.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,452.21x = 437,193.92 × 91,788.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,452.21x = 40,129,222,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129,222,977.00/291,452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,687.15

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