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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,158.85, 433,755.29 and 111,666.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,158.85, 433,755.29 and 111,666.79 is: 167,506.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,158.85 : 433,755.29 = 111,666.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,158.85/433,755.29 = 111,666.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,158.85x = 433,755.29 × 111,666.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,158.85x = 48,436,060,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,436,060,879.82/289,158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,506.76

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