Question: Using excel could you help me with this question please: The following flow diagram represents a part of methanol production process, it is produced by

Using excel could you help me with this question please: The following flow diagram represents a part of methanol production process, it is produced by the reaction of synthesis gas and H2) at 200-300C and 3.5-10MPa according to the following reaction:
CO+2H2longleftrightarrowCHH3OH
CH3UH
Stream 1 is a fresh feed to the reactor, with a total flow rate of 1000molhr containing 34%CO,65%H2 and 1%CH4(all in mole %). This stream is introduced to the reactor where catalytic reaction happens according to Equation (1), with only 45% conversion of CO. The product Stream 2 is then fed to a separator where methanol is separated from the unreacted reactants. The bottom product stream (Stream 4) contains 1.5%CO,2%H2,0.5%CH4 and 96% methanol (all in mole %).
Please solve this system to get:
The total flow rates of Stream 2, Stream 3, and Stream 4.
[20 marks]
The molar fractions of all the components in Stream 2, and Stream 3.
[20 marks]
Note that you are required to solve Question 2 using the solver function.

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