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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,331.60, 433,867.80 and 131,478.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,331.60, 433,867.80 and 131,478.80 is: 197,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,331.60 : 433,867.80 = 131,478.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,331.60/433,867.80 = 131,478.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,331.60x = 433,867.80 × 131,478.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,331.60x = 57,044,417,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,044,417,702.64/289,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,159.31

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