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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,706.60, 434,559.90 and 123,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,706.60, 434,559.90 and 123,818.60 is: 185,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,706.60 : 434,559.90 = 123,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,706.60/434,559.90 = 123,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,706.60x = 434,559.90 × 123,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,706.60x = 53,806,598,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806,598,434.14/289,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,727.90

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