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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,165.45, 436,600.49 and 133,258.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,165.45, 436,600.49 and 133,258.65 is: 199,820.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,165.45 : 436,600.49 = 133,258.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,165.45/436,600.49 = 133,258.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,165.45x = 436,600.49 × 133,258.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,165.45x = 58,180,791,220.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,180,791,220.45/291,165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,820.38

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