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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,972.80, 434,972.16 and 150,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,972.80, 434,972.16 and 150,004.80 is: 225,013.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,972.80 : 434,972.16 = 150,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,972.80/434,972.16 = 150,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,972.80x = 434,972.16 × 150,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,972.80x = 65,247,911,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,247,911,866.37/289,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,013.90

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