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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,325.20, 433,987.80 and 184,219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,325.20, 433,987.80 and 184,219.60 is: 276,329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,325.20 : 433,987.80 = 184,219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,325.20/433,987.80 = 184,219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,325.20x = 433,987.80 × 184,219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,325.20x = 79,949,058,920.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,949,058,920.88/289,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,329.40

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