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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,112.40, 433,668.60 and 268,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,112.40, 433,668.60 and 268,117.20 is: 402,175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,112.40 : 433,668.60 = 268,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,112.40/433,668.60 = 268,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,112.40x = 433,668.60 × 268,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,112.40x = 116,274,010,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,274,010,759.92/289,112.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,175.80

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