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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,247.76, 433,705.52 and 154,145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,247.76, 433,705.52 and 154,145.49 is: 231,129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,247.76 : 433,705.52 = 154,145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,247.76/433,705.52 = 154,145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,247.76x = 433,705.52 × 154,145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,247.76x = 66,853,749,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,853,749,896.10/289,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,129.71

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