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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,482.60, 437,223.90 and 94,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,482.60, 437,223.90 and 94,490.60 is: 141,735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,482.60 : 437,223.90 = 94,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,482.60/437,223.90 = 94,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,482.60x = 437,223.90 × 94,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,482.60x = 41,313,548,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,313,548,645.34/291,482.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,735.90

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