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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,938.79, 435,018.90 and 112,570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,938.79, 435,018.90 and 112,570.36 is: 168,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,938.79 : 435,018.90 = 112,570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,938.79/435,018.90 = 112,570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,938.79x = 435,018.90 × 112,570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,938.79x = 48,970,233,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,970,233,514.40/289,938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,898.52

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