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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,114.59, 433,693.76 and 89,455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,114.59, 433,693.76 and 89,455.16 is: 134,189.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,114.59 : 433,693.76 = 89,455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,114.59/433,693.76 = 89,455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,114.59x = 433,693.76 × 89,455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,114.59x = 38,796,144,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796,144,691.80/289,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,189.51

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