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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,461.52, 437,209.80 and 91,788.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,461.52, 437,209.80 and 91,788.40 is: 137,688.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,461.52 : 437,209.80 = 91,788.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,461.52/437,209.80 = 91,788.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,461.52x = 437,209.80 × 91,788.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,461.52x = 40,130,788,006.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,130,788,006.32/291,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,688.12

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