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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,259.80, 433,889.70 and 164,843.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,259.80, 433,889.70 and 164,843.80 is: 247,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,259.80 : 433,889.70 = 164,843.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,259.80/433,889.70 = 164,843.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,259.80x = 433,889.70 × 164,843.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,259.80x = 71,524,026,928.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,524,026,928.86/289,259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,265.70

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