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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,203.12, 433,239.68 and 199,229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,203.12, 433,239.68 and 199,229.94 is: 298,455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,203.12 : 433,239.68 = 199,229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,203.12/433,239.68 = 199,229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,203.12x = 433,239.68 × 199,229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,203.12x = 86,314,315,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,314,315,452.02/289,203.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,455.69

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