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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,968.70, 434,947.56 and 119,154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,968.70, 434,947.56 and 119,154.10 is: 178,728.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,968.70 : 434,947.56 = 119,154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,968.70/434,947.56 = 119,154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,968.70x = 434,947.56 × 119,154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,968.70x = 51,825,785,059.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,825,785,059.00/289,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,728.89

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