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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,139.70, 433,126.35 and 164,334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,139.70, 433,126.35 and 164,334.90 is: 246,170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,139.70 : 433,126.35 = 164,334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,139.70/433,126.35 = 164,334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,139.70x = 433,126.35 × 164,334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,139.70x = 71,177,775,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,177,775,414.62/289,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,170.88

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