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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,121.20, 432,181.80 and 183,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,121.20, 432,181.80 and 183,015.60 is: 274,523.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,121.20 : 432,181.80 = 183,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,121.20/432,181.80 = 183,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,121.20x = 432,181.80 × 183,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,121.20x = 79,096,011,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,096,011,436.08/288,121.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,523.40

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