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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,401.95, 436,992.21 and 139,443.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,401.95, 436,992.21 and 139,443.05 is: 209,111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,401.95 : 436,992.21 = 139,443.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,401.95/436,992.21 = 139,443.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,401.95x = 436,992.21 × 139,443.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,401.95x = 60,935,526,648.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,935,526,648.17/291,401.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,111.59

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