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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,619.20, 437,428.80 and 94,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,619.20, 437,428.80 and 94,627.20 is: 141,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,619.20 : 437,428.80 = 94,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,619.20/437,428.80 = 94,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,619.20x = 437,428.80 × 94,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,619.20x = 41,392,662,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,392,662,543.36/291,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,940.80

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