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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,168.93, 398,850.28 and 201,808.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,168.93, 398,850.28 and 201,808.19 is: 278,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,168.93 : 398,850.28 = 201,808.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,168.93/398,850.28 = 201,808.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,168.93x = 398,850.28 × 201,808.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,168.93x = 80,491,253,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,491,253,580.40/289,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,353.74

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