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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,116, 399,226.32 and 181,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,116, 399,226.32 and 181,865.52 is: 251,129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,116 : 399,226.32 = 181,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,116/399,226.32 = 181,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,116x = 399,226.32 × 181,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,116x = 72,605,502,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,605,502,284.49/289,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,129.31

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