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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,146, 399,267.72 and 181,895.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,146, 399,267.72 and 181,895.52 is: 251,170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,146 : 399,267.72 = 181,895.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,146/399,267.72 = 181,895.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,146x = 399,267.72 × 181,895.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,146x = 72,625,009,548.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,625,009,548.61/289,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,170.72

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