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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,681.91, 399,681.79 and 173,348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,681.91, 399,681.79 and 173,348.54 is: 239,173.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,681.91 : 399,681.79 = 173,348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,681.91/399,681.79 = 173,348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,681.91x = 399,681.79 × 173,348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,681.91x = 69,284,254,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,284,254,761.09/289,681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,173.56

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