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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,619.71, 398,037.35 and 181,199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,619.71, 398,037.35 and 181,199.76 is: 249,893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,619.71 : 398,037.35 = 181,199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,619.71/398,037.35 = 181,199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,619.71x = 398,037.35 × 181,199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,619.71x = 72,124,271,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,124,271,385.04/288,619.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,893.78

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