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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,292.19, 399,130.36 and 187,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,292.19, 399,130.36 and 187,395.76 is: 258,546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,292.19 : 399,130.36 = 187,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,292.19/399,130.36 = 187,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,292.19x = 399,130.36 × 187,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,292.19x = 74,795,337,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,795,337,151.27/289,292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,546.00

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