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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,272.80, 433,909.20 and 164,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,272.80, 433,909.20 and 164,856.80 is: 247,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,272.80 : 433,909.20 = 164,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,272.80/433,909.20 = 164,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,272.80x = 433,909.20 × 164,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,272.80x = 71,532,882,202.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,532,882,202.56/289,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,285.20

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