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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,051.20, 433,965.60 and 184,075.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,051.20, 433,965.60 and 184,075.20 is: 276,360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,051.20 : 433,965.60 = 184,075.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,051.20/433,965.60 = 184,075.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,051.20x = 433,965.60 × 184,075.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,051.20x = 79,882,304,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,882,304,613.12/289,051.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,360.40

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