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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,954.89, 434,575.40 and 138,231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,954.89, 434,575.40 and 138,231.90 is: 207,177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,954.89 : 434,575.40 = 138,231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,954.89/434,575.40 = 138,231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,954.89x = 434,575.40 × 138,231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,954.89x = 60,072,182,544.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,072,182,544.10/289,954.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,177.68

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