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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,255.80, 433,592.10 and 131,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,255.80, 433,592.10 and 131,597.40 is: 197,263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,255.80 : 433,592.10 = 131,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,255.80/433,592.10 = 131,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,255.80x = 433,592.10 × 131,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,255.80x = 57,059,593,020.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059,593,020.54/289,255.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,263.44

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