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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,224.40, 433,836.60 and 187,747.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,224.40, 433,836.60 and 187,747.60 is: 281,621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,224.40 : 433,836.60 = 187,747.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,224.40/433,836.60 = 187,747.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,224.40x = 433,836.60 × 187,747.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,224.40x = 81,451,780,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,451,780,442.16/289,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,621.40

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