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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,441.60, 437,032.80 and 133,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,441.60, 437,032.80 and 133,718.40 is: 200,518.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,441.60 : 437,032.80 = 133,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,441.60/437,032.80 = 133,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,441.60x = 437,032.80 × 133,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,441.60x = 58,439,326,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,439,326,763.52/291,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,518.14

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