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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,821.80, 431,732.70 and 182,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,821.80, 431,732.70 and 182,327.40 is: 273,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,821.80 : 431,732.70 = 182,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,821.80/431,732.70 = 182,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,821.80x = 431,732.70 × 182,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,821.80x = 78,716,700,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,716,700,685.98/287,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,491.10

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