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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,359.60, 436,909.80 and 133,636.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,359.60, 436,909.80 and 133,636.40 is: 200,395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,359.60 : 436,909.80 = 133,636.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,359.60/436,909.80 = 133,636.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,359.60x = 436,909.80 × 133,636.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,359.60x = 58,387,052,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,387,052,796.72/291,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,395.16

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