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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,999.20, 434,998.80 and 191,503.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,999.20, 434,998.80 and 191,503.20 is: 287,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,999.20 : 434,998.80 = 191,503.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,999.20/434,998.80 = 191,503.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,999.20x = 434,998.80 × 191,503.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,999.20x = 83,303,662,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,303,662,196.16/289,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,254.80

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