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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,616.18, 437,080.59 and 131,504.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,616.18, 437,080.59 and 131,504.65 is: 197,101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,616.18 : 437,080.59 = 131,504.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,616.18/437,080.59 = 131,504.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,616.18x = 437,080.59 × 131,504.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,616.18x = 57,478,128,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,478,128,917.04/291,616.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,101.99

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