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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,453.15, 437,195.33 and 91,789.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,453.15, 437,195.33 and 91,789.09 is: 137,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,453.15 : 437,195.33 = 91,789.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,453.15/437,195.33 = 91,789.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,453.15x = 437,195.33 × 91,789.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,453.15x = 40,129,760,285.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129,760,285.23/291,453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,688.55

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