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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,158.38, 398,990.96 and 181,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,158.38, 398,990.96 and 181,652.28 is: 250,650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,158.38 : 398,990.96 = 181,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,158.38/398,990.96 = 181,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,158.38x = 398,990.96 × 181,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,158.38x = 72,477,617,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,477,617,583.39/289,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,650.24

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