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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,941.10, 452,882.40 and 91,580.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,941.10, 452,882.40 and 91,580.86 is: 137,362.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,941.10 : 452,882.40 = 91,580.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,941.10/452,882.40 = 91,580.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,941.10x = 452,882.40 × 91,580.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,941.10x = 41,475,359,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,475,359,670.86/301,941.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,362.42

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