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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,777.80, 430,166.70 and 181,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,777.80, 430,166.70 and 181,715.40 is: 272,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,777.80 : 430,166.70 = 181,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,777.80/430,166.70 = 181,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,777.80x = 430,166.70 × 181,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,777.80x = 78,167,913,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,167,913,957.18/286,777.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,573.10

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