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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,041.99, 436,563.10 and 130,930.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,041.99, 436,563.10 and 130,930.91 is: 196,396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,041.99 : 436,563.10 = 130,930.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,041.99/436,563.10 = 130,930.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,041.99x = 436,563.10 × 130,930.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,041.99x = 57,159,601,936.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,159,601,936.27/291,041.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,396.41

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