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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,774.80, 430,162.20 and 181,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,774.80, 430,162.20 and 181,712.40 is: 272,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,774.80 : 430,162.20 = 181,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,774.80/430,162.20 = 181,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,774.80x = 430,162.20 × 181,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,774.80x = 78,165,805,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,165,805,751.28/286,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,568.60

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