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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,044.20, 432,066.30 and 182,938.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,044.20, 432,066.30 and 182,938.60 is: 274,407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,044.20 : 432,066.30 = 182,938.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,044.20/432,066.30 = 182,938.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,044.20x = 432,066.30 × 182,938.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,044.20x = 79,041,604,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,041,604,029.18/288,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,407.90

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