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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,186.65, 399,020.86 and 181,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,186.65, 399,020.86 and 181,694.40 is: 250,702.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,186.65 : 399,020.86 = 181,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,186.65/399,020.86 = 181,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,186.65x = 399,020.86 × 181,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,186.65x = 72,499,855,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,499,855,290.95/289,186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,702.64

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