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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,150.80, 433,726.20 and 102,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,150.80, 433,726.20 and 102,181.20 is: 153,271.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,150.80 : 433,726.20 = 102,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,150.80/433,726.20 = 102,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,150.80x = 433,726.20 × 102,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,150.80x = 44,318,663,587.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,318,663,587.44/289,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,271.80

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