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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,007.26, 433,547.82 and 111,565.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,007.26, 433,547.82 and 111,565.03 is: 167,361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,007.26 : 433,547.82 = 111,565.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,007.26/433,547.82 = 111,565.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,007.26x = 433,547.82 × 111,565.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,007.26x = 48,368,775,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,368,775,544.73/289,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,361.80

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