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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,427.60, 437,011.80 and 133,704.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,427.60, 437,011.80 and 133,704.40 is: 200,497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,427.60 : 437,011.80 = 133,704.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,427.60/437,011.80 = 133,704.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,427.60x = 437,011.80 × 133,704.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,427.60x = 58,430,400,511.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,430,400,511.92/291,427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,497.14

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