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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,220.20, 433,830.30 and 131,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,220.20, 433,830.30 and 131,756.20 is: 197,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,220.20 : 433,830.30 = 131,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,220.20/433,830.30 = 131,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,220.20x = 433,830.30 × 131,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,220.20x = 57,159,831,772.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,159,831,772.86/289,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,634.30

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