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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,447.72, 399,437.84 and 176,270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,447.72, 399,437.84 and 176,270.47 is: 243,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,447.72 : 399,437.84 = 176,270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,447.72/399,437.84 = 176,270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,447.72x = 399,437.84 × 176,270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,447.72x = 70,409,095,234.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,409,095,234.67/289,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,253.24

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