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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,139.86, 436,704.92 and 131,126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,139.86, 436,704.92 and 131,126.79 is: 196,687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,139.86 : 436,704.92 = 131,126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,139.86/436,704.92 = 131,126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,139.86x = 436,704.92 × 131,126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,139.86x = 57,263,713,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,263,713,681.17/291,139.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,687.99

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