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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,341.20, 433,752.60 and 189,549.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,341.20, 433,752.60 and 189,549.20 is: 284,154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,341.20 : 433,752.60 = 189,549.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,341.20/433,752.60 = 189,549.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,341.20x = 433,752.60 × 189,549.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,341.20x = 82,217,458,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,217,458,327.92/289,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,154.00

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