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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,830.40, 431,745.60 and 182,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,830.40, 431,745.60 and 182,854.40 is: 274,281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,830.40 : 431,745.60 = 182,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,830.40/431,745.60 = 182,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,830.40x = 431,745.60 × 182,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,830.40x = 78,946,582,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,946,582,640.64/287,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,281.60

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