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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,211.40, 433,881.90 and 111,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,211.40, 433,881.90 and 111,702.60 is: 167,578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,211.40 : 433,881.90 = 111,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,211.40/433,881.90 = 111,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,211.40x = 433,881.90 × 111,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,211.40x = 48,465,736,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,465,736,322.94/289,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,578.93

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