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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,485.60, 437,228.40 and 94,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,485.60, 437,228.40 and 94,493.60 is: 141,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,485.60 : 437,228.40 = 94,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,485.60/437,228.40 = 94,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,485.60x = 437,228.40 × 94,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,485.60x = 41,315,285,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,315,285,538.24/291,485.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,740.40

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