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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,179.82, 431,801.33 and 255,162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,179.82, 431,801.33 and 255,162.34 is: 381,006.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,179.82 : 431,801.33 = 255,162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,179.82/431,801.33 = 255,162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,179.82x = 431,801.33 × 255,162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,179.82x = 110,179,437,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,179,437,777.91/289,179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,006.66

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