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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,607.26, 434,364.41 and 79,195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,607.26, 434,364.41 and 79,195.99 is: 118,781.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,607.26 : 434,364.41 = 79,195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,607.26/434,364.41 = 79,195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,607.26x = 434,364.41 × 79,195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,607.26x = 34,399,917,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,399,917,100.90/289,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,781.27

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