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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,436.44, 436,848.36 and 133,535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,436.44, 436,848.36 and 133,535.04 is: 200,162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,436.44 : 436,848.36 = 133,535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,436.44/436,848.36 = 133,535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,436.44x = 436,848.36 × 133,535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,436.44x = 58,334,563,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,334,563,226.53/291,436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,162.21

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