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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,503.67, 434,252.32 and 118,687.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,503.67, 434,252.32 and 118,687.27 is: 178,029.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,503.67 : 434,252.32 = 118,687.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,503.67/434,252.32 = 118,687.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,503.67x = 434,252.32 × 118,687.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,503.67x = 51,540,222,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,540,222,351.97/289,503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,029.60

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