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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,807.40, 431,711.10 and 182,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,807.40, 431,711.10 and 182,831.40 is: 274,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,807.40 : 431,711.10 = 182,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,807.40/431,711.10 = 182,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,807.40x = 431,711.10 × 182,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,807.40x = 78,930,344,808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,930,344,808.54/287,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,247.10

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