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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,905.10, 434,201.55 and 183,616.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,905.10, 434,201.55 and 183,616.90 is: 275,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,905.10 : 434,201.55 = 183,616.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,905.10/434,201.55 = 183,616.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,905.10x = 434,201.55 × 183,616.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,905.10x = 79,726,742,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,726,742,586.20/289,905.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,009.80

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