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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,919.60, 434,879.40 and 183,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,919.60, 434,879.40 and 183,631.40 is: 275,447.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,919.60 : 434,879.40 = 183,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,919.60/434,879.40 = 183,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,919.60x = 434,879.40 × 183,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,919.60x = 79,857,513,053.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,857,513,053.16/289,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,447.10

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