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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,410.98, 434,264.63 and 137,779.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,410.98, 434,264.63 and 137,779.59 is: 206,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,410.98 : 434,264.63 = 137,779.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,410.98/434,264.63 = 137,779.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,410.98x = 434,264.63 × 137,779.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,410.98x = 59,832,800,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,832,800,898.34/289,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,739.91

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