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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,455.52, 437,198.78 and 91,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,455.52, 437,198.78 and 91,791.52 is: 137,692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,455.52 : 437,198.78 = 91,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,455.52/437,198.78 = 91,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,455.52x = 437,198.78 × 91,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,455.52x = 40,131,140,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131,140,558.35/291,455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,692.16

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