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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,228.23, 433,740.73 and 86,763.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,228.23, 433,740.73 and 86,763.97 is: 130,115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,228.23 : 433,740.73 = 86,763.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,228.23/433,740.73 = 86,763.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,228.23x = 433,740.73 × 86,763.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,228.23x = 37,633,067,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,633,067,685.50/289,228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,115.47

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