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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,832.22, 437,761.77 and 89,413.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,832.22, 437,761.77 and 89,413.83 is: 134,124.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,832.22 : 437,761.77 = 89,413.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,832.22/437,761.77 = 89,413.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,832.22x = 437,761.77 × 89,413.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,832.22x = 39,141,956,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,141,956,483.28/291,832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,124.86

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