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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,027.94, 537,042.59 and 91,789.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,027.94, 537,042.59 and 91,789.39 is: 137,684.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,027.94 : 537,042.59 = 91,789.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,027.94/537,042.59 = 91,789.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,027.94x = 537,042.59 × 91,789.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,027.94x = 49,294,811,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,294,811,740.12/358,027.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,684.26

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