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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,857.31, 437,799.20 and 89,438.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,857.31, 437,799.20 and 89,438.85 is: 134,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,857.31 : 437,799.20 = 89,438.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,857.31/437,799.20 = 89,438.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,857.31x = 437,799.20 × 89,438.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,857.31x = 39,156,256,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,156,256,531.73/291,857.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,162.33

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