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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,580.30, 431,370.45 and 181,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,580.30, 431,370.45 and 181,292.10 is: 271,938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,580.30 : 431,370.45 = 181,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,580.30/431,370.45 = 181,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,580.30x = 431,370.45 × 181,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,580.30x = 78,204,054,758.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,204,054,758.45/287,580.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,938.15

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