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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,878.77, 429,924.48 and 181,509.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,878.77, 429,924.48 and 181,509.11 is: 272,014.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,878.77 : 429,924.48 = 181,509.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,878.77/429,924.48 = 181,509.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,878.77x = 429,924.48 × 181,509.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,878.77x = 78,035,209,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,035,209,732.01/286,878.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,014.59

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