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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,298.60, 429,447.90 and 180,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,298.60, 429,447.90 and 180,010.40 is: 270,015.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,298.60 : 429,447.90 = 180,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,298.60/429,447.90 = 180,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,298.60x = 429,447.90 × 180,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,298.60x = 77,305,088,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,305,088,258.16/286,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,015.60

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