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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,215.36, 434,489.04 and 205,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,215.36, 434,489.04 and 205,184.16 is: 308,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,215.36 : 434,489.04 = 205,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,215.36/434,489.04 = 205,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,215.36x = 434,489.04 × 205,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,215.36x = 89,150,268,701.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,150,268,701.61/289,215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,248.73

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