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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,337.20, 434,005.80 and 78,996.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,337.20, 434,005.80 and 78,996.40 is: 118,494.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,337.20 : 434,005.80 = 78,996.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,337.20/434,005.80 = 78,996.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,337.20x = 434,005.80 × 78,996.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,337.20x = 34,284,895,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,284,895,779.12/289,337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,494.60

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