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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,292.80, 429,439.20 and 181,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,292.80, 429,439.20 and 181,230.40 is: 271,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,292.80 : 429,439.20 = 181,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,292.80/429,439.20 = 181,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,292.80x = 429,439.20 × 181,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,292.80x = 77,827,437,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,827,437,991.68/286,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,845.60

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