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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,285.98, 436,928.10 and 131,174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,285.98, 436,928.10 and 131,174.46 is: 196,761.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,285.98 : 436,928.10 = 131,174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,285.98/436,928.10 = 131,174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,285.98x = 436,928.10 × 131,174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,285.98x = 57,313,807,576.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,313,807,576.33/291,285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,761.30

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