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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,056.09, 436,584.25 and 130,945.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,056.09, 436,584.25 and 130,945.04 is: 196,417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,056.09 : 436,584.25 = 130,945.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,056.09/436,584.25 = 130,945.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,056.09x = 436,584.25 × 130,945.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,056.09x = 57,168,542,843.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,168,542,843.72/291,056.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,417.61

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