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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,080.40, 430,620.60 and 182,104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,080.40, 430,620.60 and 182,104.40 is: 273,156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,080.40 : 430,620.60 = 182,104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,080.40/430,620.60 = 182,104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,080.40x = 430,620.60 × 182,104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,080.40x = 78,417,905,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,417,905,990.64/287,080.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,156.60

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