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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,251.10, 437,071.05 and 133,398.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,251.10, 437,071.05 and 133,398.30 is: 200,186.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,251.10 : 437,071.05 = 133,398.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,251.10/437,071.05 = 133,398.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,251.10x = 437,071.05 × 133,398.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,251.10x = 58,304,535,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,304,535,049.22/291,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,186.49

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