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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,389.28, 434,190.30 and 120,926.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,389.28, 434,190.30 and 120,926.56 is: 181,434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,389.28 : 434,190.30 = 120,926.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,389.28/434,190.30 = 120,926.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,389.28x = 434,190.30 × 120,926.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,389.28x = 52,505,139,364.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,505,139,364.37/289,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,434.29

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