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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,031.20, 433,546.80 and 78,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,031.20, 433,546.80 and 78,668.80 is: 118,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,031.20 : 433,546.80 = 78,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,031.20/433,546.80 = 78,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,031.20x = 433,546.80 × 78,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,031.20x = 34,106,606,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,106,606,499.84/289,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,003.20

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