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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,004.40, 432,006.60 and 183,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,004.40, 432,006.60 and 183,287.60 is: 274,931.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,004.40 : 432,006.60 = 183,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,004.40/432,006.60 = 183,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,004.40x = 432,006.60 × 183,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,004.40x = 79,181,452,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,181,452,898.16/288,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,931.40

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