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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,747.60, 434,621.40 and 183,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,747.60, 434,621.40 and 183,459.40 is: 275,189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,747.60 : 434,621.40 = 183,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,747.60/434,621.40 = 183,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,747.60x = 434,621.40 × 183,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,747.60x = 79,735,381,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,735,381,271.16/289,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,189.10

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