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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,205.80, 433,808.70 and 131,741.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,205.80, 433,808.70 and 131,741.80 is: 197,612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,205.80 : 433,808.70 = 131,741.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,205.80/433,808.70 = 131,741.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,205.80x = 433,808.70 × 131,741.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,205.80x = 57,150,738,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,150,738,993.66/289,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,612.70

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