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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,996.40, 431,994.60 and 183,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,996.40, 431,994.60 and 183,279.60 is: 274,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,996.40 : 431,994.60 = 183,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,996.40/431,994.60 = 183,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,996.40x = 431,994.60 × 183,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,996.40x = 79,175,797,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,175,797,490.16/287,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,919.40

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