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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,994.16, 398,638.68 and 183,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,994.16, 398,638.68 and 183,010.16 is: 252,444.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,994.16 : 398,638.68 = 183,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,994.16/398,638.68 = 183,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,994.16x = 398,638.68 × 183,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,994.16x = 72,954,928,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,954,928,608.99/288,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,444.30

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