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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,995.80, 434,972.10 and 121,472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,995.80, 434,972.10 and 121,472.60 is: 182,199.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,995.80 : 434,972.10 = 121,472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,995.80/434,972.10 = 121,472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,995.80x = 434,972.10 × 121,472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,995.80x = 52,837,191,914.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837,191,914.46/289,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,199.85

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