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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,410.32, 437,004.72 and 139,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,410.32, 437,004.72 and 139,451.40 is: 209,124.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,410.32 : 437,004.72 = 139,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,410.32/437,004.72 = 139,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,410.32x = 437,004.72 × 139,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,410.32x = 60,940,920,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,940,920,010.61/291,410.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,124.10

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