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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,714.75, 437,572.14 and 94,722.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,714.75, 437,572.14 and 94,722.75 is: 142,084.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,714.75 : 437,572.14 = 94,722.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,714.75/437,572.14 = 94,722.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,714.75x = 437,572.14 × 94,722.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,714.75x = 41,448,036,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,448,036,424.19/291,714.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,084.13

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