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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,203.11, 433,239.68 and 199,229.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,203.11, 433,239.68 and 199,229.93 is: 298,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,203.11 : 433,239.68 = 199,229.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,203.11/433,239.68 = 199,229.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,203.11x = 433,239.68 × 199,229.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,203.11x = 86,314,311,119.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,314,311,119.62/289,203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,455.68

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