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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,834.90, 437,412.15 and 134,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,834.90, 437,412.15 and 134,079.30 is: 200,962.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,834.90 : 437,412.15 = 134,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,834.90/437,412.15 = 134,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,834.90x = 437,412.15 × 134,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,834.90x = 58,647,914,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,647,914,883.50/291,834.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,962.65

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