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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,391.40, 436,847.10 and 131,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,391.40, 436,847.10 and 131,477.80 is: 197,108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,391.40 : 436,847.10 = 131,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,391.40/436,847.10 = 131,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,391.40x = 436,847.10 × 131,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,391.40x = 57,435,695,644.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,435,695,644.38/291,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,108.41

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