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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,427.40, 434,205.90 and 111,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,427.40, 434,205.90 and 111,918.60 is: 167,902.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,427.40 : 434,205.90 = 111,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,427.40/434,205.90 = 111,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,427.40x = 434,205.90 × 111,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,427.40x = 48,595,716,439.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,595,716,439.74/289,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,902.96

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