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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,458.52, 437,205.30 and 91,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,458.52, 437,205.30 and 91,785.40 is: 137,683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,458.52 : 437,205.30 = 91,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,458.52/437,205.30 = 91,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,458.52x = 437,205.30 × 91,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,458.52x = 40,129,063,342.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,129,063,342.62/291,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,683.62

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