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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,941.66, 437,753.53 and 131,829.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,941.66, 437,753.53 and 131,829.98 is: 197,673.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,941.66 : 437,753.53 = 131,829.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,941.66/437,753.53 = 131,829.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,941.66x = 437,753.53 × 131,829.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,941.66x = 57,709,039,104.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,709,039,104.83/291,941.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,673.19

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