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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,963.80, 430,445.70 and 181,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,963.80, 430,445.70 and 181,901.40 is: 272,852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,963.80 : 430,445.70 = 181,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,963.80/430,445.70 = 181,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,963.80x = 430,445.70 × 181,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,963.80x = 78,298,675,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,298,675,453.98/286,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,852.10

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