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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,690.36, 437,544.78 and 92,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,690.36, 437,544.78 and 92,012.52 is: 138,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,690.36 : 437,544.78 = 92,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,690.36/437,544.78 = 92,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,690.36x = 437,544.78 × 92,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,690.36x = 40,259,597,820.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,259,597,820.65/291,690.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,021.69

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