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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,477.62, 399,501.28 and 182,139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,477.62, 399,501.28 and 182,139.66 is: 251,366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,477.62 : 399,501.28 = 182,139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,477.62/399,501.28 = 182,139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,477.62x = 399,501.28 × 182,139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,477.62x = 72,765,027,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,765,027,308.76/289,477.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,366.68

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