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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,278.13, 432,158.04 and 187,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,278.13, 432,158.04 and 187,245.02 is: 279,728.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,278.13 : 432,158.04 = 187,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,278.13/432,158.04 = 187,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,278.13x = 432,158.04 × 187,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,278.13x = 80,919,440,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919,440,842.96/289,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,728.86

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