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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,713.20, 434,569.80 and 132,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,713.20, 434,569.80 and 132,249.20 is: 198,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,713.20 : 434,569.80 = 132,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,713.20/434,569.80 = 132,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,713.20x = 434,569.80 × 132,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,713.20x = 57,471,508,394.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,471,508,394.16/289,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,373.80

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