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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,145.08, 434,213.94 and 177,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,145.08, 434,213.94 and 177,481 is: 266,526.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,145.08 : 434,213.94 = 177,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,145.08/434,213.94 = 177,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,145.08x = 434,213.94 × 177,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,145.08x = 77,064,724,285.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,064,724,285.14/289,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,526.15

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