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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,479.52, 437,234.80 and 91,815.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,479.52, 437,234.80 and 91,815.52 is: 137,728.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,479.52 : 437,234.80 = 91,815.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,479.52/437,234.80 = 91,815.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,479.52x = 437,234.80 × 91,815.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,479.52x = 40,144,940,524.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,144,940,524.10/291,479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,728.17

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