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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,204.40, 433,806.60 and 187,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,204.40, 433,806.60 and 187,727.60 is: 281,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,204.40 : 433,806.60 = 187,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,204.40/433,806.60 = 187,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,204.40x = 433,806.60 × 187,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,204.40x = 81,437,471,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,437,471,882.16/289,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,591.40

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