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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,432.44, 436,842.36 and 133,531.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,432.44, 436,842.36 and 133,531.04 is: 200,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,432.44 : 436,842.36 = 133,531.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,432.44/436,842.36 = 133,531.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,432.44x = 436,842.36 × 133,531.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,432.44x = 58,332,014,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332,014,646.85/291,432.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,156.22

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