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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,635.56, 437,496.90 and 91,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,635.56, 437,496.90 and 91,934.92 is: 137,916.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,635.56 : 437,496.90 = 91,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,635.56/437,496.90 = 91,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,635.56x = 437,496.90 × 91,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,635.56x = 40,221,242,501.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,221,242,501.75/291,635.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,916.11

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