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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,068.68, 398,867.18 and 181,562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,068.68, 398,867.18 and 181,562.13 is: 250,525.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,068.68 : 398,867.18 = 181,562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,068.68/398,867.18 = 181,562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,068.68x = 398,867.18 × 181,562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,068.68x = 72,419,175,241.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,419,175,241.80/289,068.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,525.85

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