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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,908.76, 400,117.82 and 176,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,908.76, 400,117.82 and 176,797.12 is: 244,006.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,908.76 : 400,117.82 = 176,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,908.76/400,117.82 = 176,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,908.76x = 400,117.82 × 176,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,908.76x = 70,739,678,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,739,678,236.68/289,908.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,006.69

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