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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,876.02, 429,920.36 and 181,506.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,876.02, 429,920.36 and 181,506.36 is: 272,010.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,876.02 : 429,920.36 = 181,506.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,876.02/429,920.36 = 181,506.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,876.02x = 429,920.36 × 181,506.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,876.02x = 78,033,278,725.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,033,278,725.96/286,876.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,010.46

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