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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,231.40, 433,847.10 and 187,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,231.40, 433,847.10 and 187,754.60 is: 281,631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,231.40 : 433,847.10 = 187,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,231.40/433,847.10 = 187,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,231.40x = 433,847.10 × 187,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,231.40x = 81,456,788,721.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,456,788,721.66/289,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,631.90

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