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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,932.60, 434,898.90 and 183,644.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,932.60, 434,898.90 and 183,644.40 is: 275,466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,932.60 : 434,898.90 = 183,644.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,932.60/434,898.90 = 183,644.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,932.60x = 434,898.90 × 183,644.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,932.60x = 79,866,747,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,866,747,551.16/289,932.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,466.60

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