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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,183.08, 433,725.42 and 78,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,183.08, 433,725.42 and 78,771.80 is: 118,144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,183.08 : 433,725.42 = 78,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,183.08/433,725.42 = 78,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,183.08x = 433,725.42 × 78,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,183.08x = 34,165,332,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165,332,039.16/289,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,144.30

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