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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,351.92, 434,027.93 and 120,780.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,351.92, 434,027.93 and 120,780.29 is: 181,170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,351.92 : 434,027.93 = 120,780.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,351.92/434,027.93 = 120,780.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,351.92x = 434,027.93 × 120,780.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,351.92x = 52,422,019,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,422,019,253.50/289,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,170.46

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