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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,588.76, 399,632.63 and 176,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,588.76, 399,632.63 and 176,411.51 is: 243,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,588.76 : 399,632.63 = 176,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,588.76/399,632.63 = 176,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,588.76x = 399,632.63 × 176,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,588.76x = 70,499,795,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,499,795,703.57/289,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,447.97

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