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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,308.78, 399,159.75 and 187,172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,308.78, 399,159.75 and 187,172.46 is: 258,242.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,308.78 : 399,159.75 = 187,172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,308.78/399,159.75 = 187,172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,308.78x = 399,159.75 × 187,172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,308.78x = 74,711,712,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,711,712,340.49/289,308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,242.12

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