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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,454.60, 437,181.90 and 94,462.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,454.60, 437,181.90 and 94,462.60 is: 141,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,454.60 : 437,181.90 = 94,462.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,454.60/437,181.90 = 94,462.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,454.60x = 437,181.90 × 94,462.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,454.60x = 41,297,338,946.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,297,338,946.94/291,454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,693.90

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