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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,186.80, 433,488.60 and 131,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,186.80, 433,488.60 and 131,528.40 is: 197,159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,186.80 : 433,488.60 = 131,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,186.80/433,488.60 = 131,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,186.80x = 433,488.60 × 131,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,186.80x = 57,016,061,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,016,061,976.24/289,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,159.97

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