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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,431.59, 394,949.45 and 182,926.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,431.59, 394,949.45 and 182,926.35 is: 252,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,431.59 : 394,949.45 = 182,926.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,431.59/394,949.45 = 182,926.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,431.59x = 394,949.45 × 182,926.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,431.59x = 72,246,661,780.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,246,661,780.32/286,431.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,230.07

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