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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,143.20, 433,131.60 and 164,338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,143.20, 433,131.60 and 164,338.40 is: 246,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,143.20 : 433,131.60 = 164,338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,143.20/433,131.60 = 164,338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,143.20x = 433,131.60 × 164,338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,143.20x = 71,180,154,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,180,154,133.44/289,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,176.13

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