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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,835.40, 437,412.90 and 134,079.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,835.40, 437,412.90 and 134,079.80 is: 200,963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,835.40 : 437,412.90 = 134,079.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,835.40/437,412.90 = 134,079.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,835.40x = 437,412.90 × 134,079.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,835.40x = 58,648,234,149.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,648,234,149.42/291,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,963.40

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