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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,202.80, 433,804.20 and 131,738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,202.80, 433,804.20 and 131,738.80 is: 197,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,202.80 : 433,804.20 = 131,738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,202.80/433,804.20 = 131,738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,202.80x = 433,804.20 × 131,738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,202.80x = 57,148,844,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,148,844,742.96/289,202.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,608.20

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