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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,136.81, 399,253.73 and 181,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,136.81, 399,253.73 and 181,741.43 is: 250,957.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,136.81 : 399,253.73 = 181,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,136.81/399,253.73 = 181,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,136.81x = 399,253.73 × 181,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,136.81x = 72,560,943,823.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,560,943,823.03/289,136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,957.13

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