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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,053.80, 432,080.70 and 182,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,053.80, 432,080.70 and 182,991.40 is: 274,487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,053.80 : 432,080.70 = 182,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,053.80/432,080.70 = 182,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,053.80x = 432,080.70 × 182,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,053.80x = 79,067,052,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,067,052,205.98/288,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,487.10

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