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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,886.31, 536,788.89 and 91,648.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,886.31, 536,788.89 and 91,648.76 is: 137,462.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,886.31 : 536,788.89 = 91,648.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,886.31/536,788.89 = 91,648.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,886.31x = 536,788.89 × 91,648.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,886.31x = 49,196,036,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,196,036,150.28/357,886.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,462.75

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