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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,460.51, 437,206.29 and 91,796.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,460.51, 437,206.29 and 91,796.50 is: 137,699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,460.51 : 437,206.29 = 91,796.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,460.51/437,206.29 = 91,796.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,460.51x = 437,206.29 × 91,796.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,460.51x = 40,134,007,199.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,134,007,199.99/291,460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,699.64

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