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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,333.30, 433,999.95 and 123,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,333.30, 433,999.95 and 123,099.70 is: 184,649.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,333.30 : 433,999.95 = 123,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,333.30/433,999.95 = 123,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,333.30x = 433,999.95 × 123,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,333.30x = 53,425,263,645.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,425,263,645.02/289,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,649.55

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