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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,476.62, 399,499.90 and 182,138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,476.62, 399,499.90 and 182,138.66 is: 251,365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,476.62 : 399,499.90 = 182,138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,476.62/399,499.90 = 182,138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,476.62x = 399,499.90 × 182,138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,476.62x = 72,764,374,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764,374,546.69/289,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,365.29

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