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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,835.52, 434,379.06 and 129,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,835.52, 434,379.06 and 129,794.52 is: 194,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,835.52 : 434,379.06 = 129,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,835.52/434,379.06 = 129,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,835.52x = 434,379.06 × 129,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,835.52x = 56,380,021,590.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,380,021,590.75/289,835.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,524.20

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