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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,841.20, 434,761.80 and 132,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,841.20, 434,761.80 and 132,377.20 is: 198,565.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,841.20 : 434,761.80 = 132,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,841.20/434,761.80 = 132,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,841.20x = 434,761.80 × 132,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,841.20x = 57,552,549,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,552,549,750.96/289,841.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,565.80

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