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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,187.65, 399,022.24 and 181,695.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,187.65, 399,022.24 and 181,695.40 is: 250,704.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,187.65 : 399,022.24 = 181,695.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,187.65/399,022.24 = 181,695.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,187.65x = 399,022.24 × 181,695.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,187.65x = 72,500,505,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,500,505,505.70/289,187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,704.02

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