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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,054.04, 430,187.40 and 181,684.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,054.04, 430,187.40 and 181,684.92 is: 272,278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,054.04 : 430,187.40 = 181,684.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,054.04/430,187.40 = 181,684.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,054.04x = 430,187.40 × 181,684.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,054.04x = 78,158,563,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,158,563,354.01/287,054.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,278.22

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