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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,185.36, 434,444.04 and 205,154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,185.36, 434,444.04 and 205,154.16 is: 308,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,185.36 : 434,444.04 = 205,154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,185.36/434,444.04 = 205,154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,185.36x = 434,444.04 × 205,154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,185.36x = 89,128,002,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,128,002,093.21/289,185.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,203.71

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