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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,871.40, 434,871.90 and 112,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,871.40, 434,871.90 and 112,362.60 is: 168,569.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,871.40 : 434,871.90 = 112,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,871.40/434,871.90 = 112,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,871.40x = 434,871.90 × 112,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,871.40x = 48,863,337,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,863,337,350.94/289,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,569.02

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