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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,414.20, 433,775.70 and 120,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,414.20, 433,775.70 and 120,934.20 is: 181,256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,414.20 : 433,775.70 = 120,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,414.20/433,775.70 = 120,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,414.20x = 433,775.70 × 120,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,414.20x = 52,458,317,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,458,317,258.94/289,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,256.89

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