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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,254.80, 433,590.60 and 131,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,254.80, 433,590.60 and 131,596.40 is: 197,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,254.80 : 433,590.60 = 131,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,254.80/433,590.60 = 131,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,254.80x = 433,590.60 × 131,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,254.80x = 57,058,962,033.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,058,962,033.84/289,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,261.94

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