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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,351.36, 434,307.60 and 139,697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,351.36, 434,307.60 and 139,697.20 is: 209,681.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,351.36 : 434,307.60 = 139,697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,351.36/434,307.60 = 139,697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,351.36x = 434,307.60 × 139,697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,351.36x = 60,671,555,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,671,555,658.72/289,351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,681.25

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