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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,155.78, 398,987.34 and 181,649.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,155.78, 398,987.34 and 181,649.67 is: 250,646.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,155.78 : 398,987.34 = 181,649.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,155.78/398,987.34 = 181,649.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,155.78x = 398,987.34 × 181,649.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,155.78x = 72,475,918,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,475,918,645.18/289,155.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,646.62

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