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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,304.68, 434,026.29 and 120,731.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,304.68, 434,026.29 and 120,731.23 is: 181,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,304.68 : 434,026.29 = 120,731.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,304.68/434,026.29 = 120,731.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,304.68x = 434,026.29 × 120,731.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,304.68x = 52,400,527,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,400,527,844.04/289,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,125.75

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