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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,628.20, 437,442.30 and 94,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,628.20, 437,442.30 and 94,636.20 is: 141,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,628.20 : 437,442.30 = 94,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,628.20/437,442.30 = 94,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,628.20x = 437,442.30 × 94,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,628.20x = 41,397,876,991.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,397,876,991.26/291,628.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,954.30

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