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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,154.27, 398,985.27 and 181,648.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,154.27, 398,985.27 and 181,648.16 is: 250,644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,154.27 : 398,985.27 = 181,648.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,154.27/398,985.27 = 181,648.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,154.27x = 398,985.27 × 181,648.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,154.27x = 72,474,940,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,474,940,162.60/289,154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,644.54

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