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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,456.37, 437,200.17 and 91,792.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,456.37, 437,200.17 and 91,792.31 is: 137,693.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,456.37 : 437,200.17 = 91,792.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,456.37/437,200.17 = 91,792.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,456.37x = 437,200.17 × 91,792.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,456.37x = 40,131,613,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131,613,077.73/291,456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,693.38

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