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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,297.92, 433,949.76 and 139,503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,297.92, 433,949.76 and 139,503.36 is: 209,256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,297.92 : 433,949.76 = 139,503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,297.92/433,949.76 = 139,503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,297.92x = 433,949.76 × 139,503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,297.92x = 60,537,449,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,537,449,591.19/289,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,256.43

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