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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,457.10, 437,380.05 and 133,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,457.10, 437,380.05 and 133,604.30 is: 200,495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,457.10 : 437,380.05 = 133,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,457.10/437,380.05 = 133,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,457.10x = 437,380.05 × 133,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,457.10x = 58,435,855,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,435,855,414.22/291,457.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,495.56

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