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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,274.81, 432,153.09 and 187,241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,274.81, 432,153.09 and 187,241.69 is: 279,723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,274.81 : 432,153.09 = 187,241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,274.81/432,153.09 = 187,241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,274.81x = 432,153.09 × 187,241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,274.81x = 80,917,074,910.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,917,074,910.32/289,274.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,723.89

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