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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,144.62, 431,146.49 and 181,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,144.62, 431,146.49 and 181,027.06 is: 270,868.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,144.62 : 431,146.49 = 181,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,144.62/431,146.49 = 181,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,144.62x = 431,146.49 × 181,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,144.62x = 78,049,181,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,049,181,514.02/288,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,868.09

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