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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,240.64, 434,140.82 and 139,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,240.64, 434,140.82 and 139,586.28 is: 209,514.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,240.64 : 434,140.82 = 139,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,240.64/434,140.82 = 139,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,240.64x = 434,140.82 × 139,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,240.64x = 60,600,099,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,600,099,889.25/289,240.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,514.48

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