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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,006.23, 433,633.92 and 120,559.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,006.23, 433,633.92 and 120,559.71 is: 180,891.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,006.23 : 433,633.92 = 120,559.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,006.23/433,633.92 = 120,559.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,006.23x = 433,633.92 × 120,559.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,006.23x = 52,278,779,641.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,278,779,641.36/289,006.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,891.53

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