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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,327.59, 399,225.56 and 181,821.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,327.59, 399,225.56 and 181,821.51 is: 250,884.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,327.59 : 399,225.56 = 181,821.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,327.59/399,225.56 = 181,821.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,327.59x = 399,225.56 × 181,821.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,327.59x = 72,587,794,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,587,794,149.80/289,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,884.45

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