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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,834.13, 399,975.18 and 175,096.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,834.13, 399,975.18 and 175,096.82 is: 241,636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,834.13 : 399,975.18 = 175,096.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,834.13/399,975.18 = 175,096.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,834.13x = 399,975.18 × 175,096.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,834.13x = 70,034,380,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,034,380,097.05/289,834.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,636.07

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