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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,071.90, 433,543.05 and 189,927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,071.90, 433,543.05 and 189,927.90 is: 284,849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,071.90 : 433,543.05 = 189,927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,071.90/433,543.05 = 189,927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,071.90x = 433,543.05 × 189,927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,071.90x = 82,341,921,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,341,921,046.10/289,071.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,849.27

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