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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,230.40, 433,651.20 and 131,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,230.40, 433,651.20 and 131,377.60 is: 196,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,230.40 : 433,651.20 = 131,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,230.40/433,651.20 = 131,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,230.40x = 433,651.20 × 131,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,230.40x = 56,972,053,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,972,053,893.12/289,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,978.10

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