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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,465.56, 437,214.01 and 91,801.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,465.56, 437,214.01 and 91,801.57 is: 137,707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,465.56 : 437,214.01 = 91,801.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,465.56/437,214.01 = 91,801.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,465.56x = 437,214.01 × 91,801.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,465.56x = 40,136,932,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,136,932,544.00/291,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,707.29

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