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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,723.98, 433,160.70 and 89,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,723.98, 433,160.70 and 89,039.94 is: 133,582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,723.98 : 433,160.70 = 89,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,723.98/433,160.70 = 89,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,723.98x = 433,160.70 × 89,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,723.98x = 38,568,602,738.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,568,602,738.36/288,723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133,582.96

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