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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,070.68, 398,869.94 and 181,564.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,070.68, 398,869.94 and 181,564.13 is: 250,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,070.68 : 398,869.94 = 181,564.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,070.68/398,869.94 = 181,564.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,070.68x = 398,869.94 × 181,564.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,070.68x = 72,420,473,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,420,473,639.25/289,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,528.60

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