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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,330.20, 433,995.30 and 184,224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,330.20, 433,995.30 and 184,224.60 is: 276,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,330.20 : 433,995.30 = 184,224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,330.20/433,995.30 = 184,224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,330.20x = 433,995.30 × 184,224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,330.20x = 79,952,610,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,952,610,544.38/289,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,336.90

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