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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,295.88, 434,224.41 and 139,641.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,295.88, 434,224.41 and 139,641.63 is: 209,597.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,295.88 : 434,224.41 = 139,641.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,295.88/434,224.41 = 139,641.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,295.88x = 434,224.41 × 139,641.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,295.88x = 60,635,804,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,635,804,398.19/289,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,597.88

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