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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,991.15, 435,156.08 and 121,497.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,991.15, 435,156.08 and 121,497.08 is: 182,316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,991.15 : 435,156.08 = 121,497.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,991.15/435,156.08 = 121,497.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,991.15x = 435,156.08 × 121,497.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,991.15x = 52,870,192,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870,192,456.76/289,991.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,316.57

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