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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,317.68, 434,042.76 and 111,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,317.68, 434,042.76 and 111,826.16 is: 167,764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,317.68 : 434,042.76 = 111,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,317.68/434,042.76 = 111,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,317.68x = 434,042.76 × 111,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,317.68x = 48,537,335,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,537,335,126.60/289,317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,764.84

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