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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,824.40, 431,736.60 and 182,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,824.40, 431,736.60 and 182,848.40 is: 274,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,824.40 : 431,736.60 = 182,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,824.40/431,736.60 = 182,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,824.40x = 431,736.60 × 182,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,824.40x = 78,942,346,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,942,346,531.44/287,824.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,272.60

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