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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,827.40, 437,400.90 and 134,071.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,827.40, 437,400.90 and 134,071.80 is: 200,951.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,827.40 : 437,400.90 = 134,071.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,827.40/437,400.90 = 134,071.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,827.40x = 437,400.90 × 134,071.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,827.40x = 58,643,125,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643,125,984.62/291,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,951.40

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