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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,353.63, 433,871.89 and 89,618.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,353.63, 433,871.89 and 89,618.57 is: 134,378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,353.63 : 433,871.89 = 89,618.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,353.63/433,871.89 = 89,618.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,353.63x = 433,871.89 × 89,618.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,353.63x = 38,882,978,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,882,978,082.72/289,353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,378.74

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