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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,146.11, 436,714.29 and 131,133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,146.11, 436,714.29 and 131,133.04 is: 196,697.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,146.11 : 436,714.29 = 131,133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,146.11/436,714.29 = 131,133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,146.11x = 436,714.29 × 131,133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,146.11x = 57,267,672,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267,672,459.14/291,146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,697.36

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