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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,031.94, 537,048.58 and 91,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,031.94, 537,048.58 and 91,793.40 is: 137,690.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,031.94 : 537,048.58 = 91,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,031.94/537,048.58 = 91,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,031.94x = 537,048.58 × 91,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,031.94x = 49,297,515,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,297,515,123.37/358,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,690.27

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