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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,477.18, 399,500.67 and 182,139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,477.18, 399,500.67 and 182,139.22 is: 251,366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,477.18 : 399,500.67 = 182,139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,477.18/399,500.67 = 182,139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,477.18x = 399,500.67 × 182,139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,477.18x = 72,764,740,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764,740,423.28/289,477.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,366.07

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