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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,688.93, 437,547.30 and 141,750.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,688.93, 437,547.30 and 141,750.59 is: 212,632.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,688.93 : 437,547.30 = 141,750.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,688.93/437,547.30 = 141,750.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,688.93x = 437,547.30 × 141,750.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,688.93x = 62,022,588,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022,588,467.16/291,688.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,632.64

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