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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,539.08, 437,158.50 and 133,632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,539.08, 437,158.50 and 133,632.28 is: 200,379.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,539.08 : 437,158.50 = 133,632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,539.08/437,158.50 = 133,632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,539.08x = 437,158.50 × 133,632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,539.08x = 58,418,487,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,418,487,076.38/291,539.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,379.61

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