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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,224.80, 433,545.60 and 131,566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,224.80, 433,545.60 and 131,566.40 is: 197,216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,224.80 : 433,545.60 = 131,566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,224.80/433,545.60 = 131,566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,224.80x = 433,545.60 × 131,566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,224.80x = 57,040,033,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,040,033,827.84/289,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,216.95

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