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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,211.22, 433,804.05 and 78,849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,211.22, 433,804.05 and 78,849.18 is: 118,270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,211.22 : 433,804.05 = 78,849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,211.22/433,804.05 = 78,849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,211.22x = 433,804.05 × 78,849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,211.22x = 34,205,093,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,205,093,623.18/289,211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,270.29

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