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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,493.70, 433,981.35 and 189,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,493.70, 433,981.35 and 189,701.70 is: 284,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,493.70 : 433,981.35 = 189,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,493.70/433,981.35 = 189,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,493.70x = 433,981.35 × 189,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,493.70x = 82,326,999,863.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,326,999,863.30/289,493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,382.70

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