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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,046, 436,569.10 and 130,934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,046, 436,569.10 and 130,934.90 is: 196,402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,046 : 436,569.10 = 130,934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,046/436,569.10 = 130,934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,046x = 436,569.10 × 130,934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,046x = 57,162,131,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162,131,451.59/291,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,402.39

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