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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,136.31, 399,253.04 and 181,740.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,136.31, 399,253.04 and 181,740.93 is: 250,956.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,136.31 : 399,253.04 = 181,740.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,136.31/399,253.04 = 181,740.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,136.31x = 399,253.04 × 181,740.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,136.31x = 72,560,618,794.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,560,618,794.93/289,136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,956.44

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