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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,715.75, 437,573.64 and 94,723.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,715.75, 437,573.64 and 94,723.75 is: 142,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,715.75 : 437,573.64 = 94,723.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,715.75/437,573.64 = 94,723.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,715.75x = 437,573.64 × 94,723.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,715.75x = 41,448,616,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,448,616,081.95/291,715.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,085.63

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