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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,047.04, 436,570.74 and 130,935.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,047.04, 436,570.74 and 130,935.96 is: 196,404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,047.04 : 436,570.74 = 130,935.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,047.04/436,570.74 = 130,935.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,047.04x = 436,570.74 × 130,935.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,047.04x = 57,162,808,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,162,808,949.81/291,047.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,404.02

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