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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,068.30, 398,866.67 and 181,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,068.30, 398,866.67 and 181,561.76 is: 250,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,068.30 : 398,866.67 = 181,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,068.30/398,866.67 = 181,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,068.30x = 398,866.67 × 181,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,068.30x = 72,418,932,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,418,932,626.49/289,068.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,525.34

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