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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,170.59, 399,000.02 and 187,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,170.59, 399,000.02 and 187,181.90 is: 258,275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,170.59 : 399,000.02 = 187,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,170.59/399,000.02 = 187,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,170.59x = 399,000.02 × 187,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,170.59x = 74,685,578,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,685,578,912.73/289,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,275.16

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