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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,829.90, 437,404.65 and 134,074.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,829.90, 437,404.65 and 134,074.30 is: 200,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,829.90 : 437,404.65 = 134,074.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,829.90/437,404.65 = 134,074.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,829.90x = 437,404.65 × 134,074.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,829.90x = 58,644,722,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,644,722,265.50/291,829.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,955.15

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