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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,804.52, 434,708.28 and 131,922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,804.52, 434,708.28 and 131,922.56 is: 197,884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,804.52 : 434,708.28 = 131,922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,804.52/434,708.28 = 131,922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,804.52x = 434,708.28 × 131,922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,804.52x = 57,347,829,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,347,829,150.80/289,804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,884.52

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