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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,362.78, 434,111.49 and 89,672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,362.78, 434,111.49 and 89,672.58 is: 134,529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,362.78 : 434,111.49 = 89,672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,362.78/434,111.49 = 89,672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,362.78x = 434,111.49 × 89,672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,362.78x = 38,927,897,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,927,897,315.94/289,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134,529.73

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