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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,946.10, 437,881.43 and 92,286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,946.10, 437,881.43 and 92,286.63 is: 138,418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,946.10 : 437,881.43 = 92,286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,946.10/437,881.43 = 92,286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,946.10x = 437,881.43 × 92,286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,946.10x = 40,410,601,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,410,601,052.85/291,946.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,418.02

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