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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,909.80, 434,864.70 and 184,933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,909.80, 434,864.70 and 184,933.80 is: 277,400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,909.80 : 434,864.70 = 184,933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,909.80/434,864.70 = 184,933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,909.80x = 434,864.70 × 184,933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,909.80x = 80,421,181,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,421,181,456.86/289,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,400.70

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