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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,853.44, 400,001.89 and 175,116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,853.44, 400,001.89 and 175,116.13 is: 241,662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,853.44 : 400,001.89 = 175,116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,853.44/400,001.89 = 175,116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,853.44x = 400,001.89 × 175,116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,853.44x = 70,046,781,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,046,781,531.69/289,853.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,662.76

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