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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,140.05, 436,705.20 and 131,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,140.05, 436,705.20 and 131,126.98 is: 196,688.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,140.05 : 436,705.20 = 131,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,140.05/436,705.20 = 131,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,140.05x = 436,705.20 × 131,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,140.05x = 57,263,832,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,263,832,442.81/291,140.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,688.27

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