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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,394.40, 436,851.60 and 131,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,394.40, 436,851.60 and 131,480.80 is: 197,112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,394.40 : 436,851.60 = 131,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,394.40/436,851.60 = 131,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,394.40x = 436,851.60 × 131,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,394.40x = 57,437,597,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,437,597,849.28/291,394.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,112.91

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