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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,217.20, 433,825.80 and 131,753.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,217.20, 433,825.80 and 131,753.20 is: 197,629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,217.20 : 433,825.80 = 131,753.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,217.20/433,825.80 = 131,753.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,217.20x = 433,825.80 × 131,753.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,217.20x = 57,157,937,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,157,937,392.56/289,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,629.80

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