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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,875.40, 437,472.90 and 134,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,875.40, 437,472.90 and 134,119.80 is: 201,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,875.40 : 437,472.90 = 134,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,875.40/437,472.90 = 134,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,875.40x = 437,472.90 × 134,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,875.40x = 58,673,777,853.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,673,777,853.42/291,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,023.37

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