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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,939.60, 434,909.40 and 183,651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,939.60, 434,909.40 and 183,651.40 is: 275,477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,939.60 : 434,909.40 = 183,651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,939.60/434,909.40 = 183,651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,939.60x = 434,909.40 × 183,651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,939.60x = 79,871,720,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,871,720,183.16/289,939.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,477.10

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