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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,777.09, 399,544.87 and 187,765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,777.09, 399,544.87 and 187,765.32 is: 258,890.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,777.09 : 399,544.87 = 187,765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,777.09/399,544.87 = 187,765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,777.09x = 399,544.87 × 187,765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,777.09x = 75,020,671,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,020,671,750.85/289,777.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,890.97

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