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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,191.98, 399,028.22 and 181,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,191.98, 399,028.22 and 181,699.76 is: 250,710.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,191.98 : 399,028.22 = 181,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,191.98/399,028.22 = 181,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,191.98x = 399,028.22 × 181,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,191.98x = 72,503,331,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,503,331,807.23/289,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,710.04

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