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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,146.92, 433,868.65 and 139,514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,146.92, 433,868.65 and 139,514.82 is: 209,343.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,146.92 : 433,868.65 = 139,514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,146.92/433,868.65 = 139,514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,146.92x = 433,868.65 × 139,514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,146.92x = 60,531,106,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,531,106,608.39/289,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,343.77

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