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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,517.98, 436,925.97 and 133,529.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,517.98, 436,925.97 and 133,529.10 is: 200,132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,517.98 : 436,925.97 = 133,529.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,517.98/436,925.97 = 133,529.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,517.98x = 436,925.97 × 133,529.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,517.98x = 58,342,331,540.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,342,331,540.73/291,517.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,132.88

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