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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,447.96, 399,438.19 and 176,270.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,447.96, 399,438.19 and 176,270.71 is: 243,253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,447.96 : 399,438.19 = 176,270.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,447.96/399,438.19 = 176,270.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,447.96x = 399,438.19 × 176,270.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,447.96x = 70,409,253,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,409,253,352.41/289,447.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,253.58

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