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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,251.60, 433,877.40 and 102,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,251.60, 433,877.40 and 102,238.80 is: 153,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,251.60 : 433,877.40 = 102,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,251.60/433,877.40 = 102,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,251.60x = 433,877.40 × 102,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,251.60x = 44,359,104,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,359,104,723.12/289,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,358.20

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