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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,792.20, 433,997.10 and 141,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,792.20, 433,997.10 and 141,875.40 is: 212,474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,792.20 : 433,997.10 = 141,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,792.20/433,997.10 = 141,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,792.20x = 433,997.10 × 141,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,792.20x = 61,573,512,161.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573,512,161.34/289,792.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,474.70

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