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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,942.05, 536,900.72 and 91,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,942.05, 536,900.72 and 91,705.18 is: 137,554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,942.05 : 536,900.72 = 91,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,942.05/536,900.72 = 91,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,942.05x = 536,900.72 × 91,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,942.05x = 49,236,574,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,236,574,485.23/357,942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,554.60

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