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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,713.25, 437,569.89 and 94,721.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,713.25, 437,569.89 and 94,721.25 is: 142,081.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,713.25 : 437,569.89 = 94,721.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,713.25/437,569.89 = 94,721.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,713.25x = 437,569.89 × 94,721.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,713.25x = 41,447,166,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,447,166,943.16/291,713.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,081.88

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