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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,611.28, 437,475.24 and 91,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,611.28, 437,475.24 and 91,962.48 is: 137,962.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,611.28 : 437,475.24 = 91,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,611.28/437,475.24 = 91,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,611.28x = 437,475.24 × 91,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,611.28x = 40,231,308,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,231,308,009.00/291,611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,962.11

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