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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,623.26, 437,276.60 and 131,511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,623.26, 437,276.60 and 131,511.86 is: 197,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,623.26 : 437,276.60 = 131,511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,623.26/437,276.60 = 131,511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,623.26x = 437,276.60 × 131,511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,623.26x = 57,507,059,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507,059,000.48/291,623.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,196.41

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