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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,615.20, 434,422.80 and 178,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,615.20, 434,422.80 and 178,869.60 is: 268,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,615.20 : 434,422.80 = 178,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,615.20/434,422.80 = 178,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,615.20x = 434,422.80 × 178,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,615.20x = 77,705,032,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,705,032,466.88/289,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,304.40

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