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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,591.43, 440,456.09 and 91,177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,591.43, 440,456.09 and 91,177.20 is: 136,787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,591.43 : 440,456.09 = 91,177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,591.43/440,456.09 = 91,177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,591.43x = 440,456.09 × 91,177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,591.43x = 40,159,552,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,159,552,553.26/293,591.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,787.21

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