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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,565.60, 437,542.80 and 133,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,565.60, 437,542.80 and 133,712.80 is: 200,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,565.60 : 437,542.80 = 133,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,565.60/437,542.80 = 133,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,565.60x = 437,542.80 × 133,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,565.60x = 58,505,072,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,505,072,907.84/291,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,658.35

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