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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,046.40, 432,069.60 and 183,329.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,046.40, 432,069.60 and 183,329.60 is: 274,994.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,046.40 : 432,069.60 = 183,329.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,046.40/432,069.60 = 183,329.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,046.40x = 432,069.60 × 183,329.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,046.40x = 79,211,146,940.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,211,146,940.16/288,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,994.40

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