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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,986.40, 428,979.60 and 181,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,986.40, 428,979.60 and 181,269.60 is: 271,904.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,986.40 : 428,979.60 = 181,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,986.40/428,979.60 = 181,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,986.40x = 428,979.60 × 181,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,986.40x = 77,760,960,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,760,960,500.16/285,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,904.40

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