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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,043.52, 436,565.39 and 130,932.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,043.52, 436,565.39 and 130,932.44 is: 196,398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,043.52 : 436,565.39 = 130,932.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,043.52/436,565.39 = 130,932.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,043.52x = 436,565.39 × 130,932.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,043.52x = 57,160,571,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,160,571,077.59/291,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,398.71

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