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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,954.80, 430,432.20 and 181,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,954.80, 430,432.20 and 181,892.40 is: 272,838.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,954.80 : 430,432.20 = 181,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,954.80/430,432.20 = 181,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,954.80x = 430,432.20 × 181,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,954.80x = 78,292,345,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,292,345,895.28/286,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,838.60

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