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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,448.22, 399,438.53 and 176,270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,448.22, 399,438.53 and 176,270.97 is: 243,253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,448.22 : 399,438.53 = 176,270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,448.22/399,438.53 = 176,270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,448.22x = 399,438.53 × 176,270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,448.22x = 70,409,417,138.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,409,417,138.47/289,448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,253.93

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