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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,332.40, 433,998.60 and 76,099.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,332.40, 433,998.60 and 76,099.90 is: 114,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,332.40 : 433,998.60 = 76,099.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,332.40/433,998.60 = 76,099.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,332.40x = 433,998.60 × 76,099.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,332.40x = 33,027,250,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,027,250,060.14/289,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,149.85

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