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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,934.51, 536,889.33 and 91,697.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,934.51, 536,889.33 and 91,697.65 is: 137,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,934.51 : 536,889.33 = 91,697.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,934.51/536,889.33 = 91,697.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,934.51x = 536,889.33 × 91,697.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,934.51x = 49,231,489,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,231,489,871.07/357,934.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,543.29

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