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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,607.20, 434,410.80 and 189,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,607.20, 434,410.80 and 189,815.20 is: 284,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,607.20 : 434,410.80 = 189,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,607.20/434,410.80 = 189,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,607.20x = 434,410.80 × 189,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,607.20x = 82,457,772,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,457,772,884.16/289,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,722.80

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