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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,125.40, 433,688.10 and 268,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,125.40, 433,688.10 and 268,130.20 is: 402,195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,125.40 : 433,688.10 = 268,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,125.40/433,688.10 = 268,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,125.40x = 433,688.10 × 268,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,125.40x = 116,284,876,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,284,876,990.62/289,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,195.30

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