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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,686.28, 437,538.78 and 92,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,686.28, 437,538.78 and 92,008.52 is: 138,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,686.28 : 437,538.78 = 92,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,686.28/437,538.78 = 92,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,686.28x = 437,538.78 × 92,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,686.28x = 40,257,295,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,257,295,590.41/291,686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,015.73

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