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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,706.28, 434,655 and 112,214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,706.28, 434,655 and 112,214.22 is: 168,358.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,706.28 : 434,655 = 112,214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,706.28/434,655 = 112,214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,706.28x = 434,655 × 112,214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,706.28x = 48,774,471,794.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,774,471,794.10/289,706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,358.35

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