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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,768.80, 430,153.20 and 181,706.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,768.80, 430,153.20 and 181,706.40 is: 272,559.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,768.80 : 430,153.20 = 181,706.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,768.80/430,153.20 = 181,706.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,768.80x = 430,153.20 × 181,706.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,768.80x = 78,161,589,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,161,589,420.48/286,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,559.60

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