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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,026.70, 433,540.05 and 78,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,026.70, 433,540.05 and 78,664.30 is: 117,996.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,026.70 : 433,540.05 = 78,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,026.70/433,540.05 = 78,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,026.70x = 433,540.05 × 78,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,026.70x = 34,104,124,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104,124,555.22/289,026.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,996.45

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