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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,001.80, 432,002.70 and 182,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,001.80, 432,002.70 and 182,939.40 is: 274,409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,001.80 : 432,002.70 = 182,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,001.80/432,002.70 = 182,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,001.80x = 432,002.70 × 182,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,001.80x = 79,030,314,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,030,314,736.38/288,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,409.10

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