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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,347.20, 433,761.60 and 189,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,347.20, 433,761.60 and 189,555.20 is: 284,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,347.20 : 433,761.60 = 189,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,347.20/433,761.60 = 189,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,347.20x = 433,761.60 × 189,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,347.20x = 82,221,766,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,221,766,840.32/289,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,162.99

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