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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,985.40, 437,832.30 and 134,035.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,985.40, 437,832.30 and 134,035.40 is: 200,986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,985.40 : 437,832.30 = 134,035.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,985.40/437,832.30 = 134,035.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,985.40x = 437,832.30 × 134,035.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,985.40x = 58,685,027,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,685,027,463.42/291,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,986.17

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