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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,766.97, 400,072.57 and 181,036.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,766.97, 400,072.57 and 181,036.82 is: 249,952.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,766.97 : 400,072.57 = 181,036.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,766.97/400,072.57 = 181,036.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,766.97x = 400,072.57 × 181,036.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,766.97x = 72,427,866,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,427,866,389.62/289,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,952.11

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