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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,545.96, 399,595.56 and 182,208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,545.96, 399,595.56 and 182,208 is: 251,460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,545.96 : 399,595.56 = 182,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,545.96/399,595.56 = 182,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,545.96x = 399,595.56 × 182,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,545.96x = 72,809,507,796.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,809,507,796.48/289,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,460.97

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