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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,477.37, 399,500.93 and 182,139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,477.37, 399,500.93 and 182,139.41 is: 251,366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,477.37 : 399,500.93 = 182,139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,477.37/399,500.93 = 182,139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,477.37x = 399,500.93 × 182,139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,477.37x = 72,764,863,684.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764,863,684.65/289,477.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,366.33

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