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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,169.60, 431,995.20 and 182,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,169.60, 431,995.20 and 182,934.40 is: 274,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,169.60 : 431,995.20 = 182,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,169.60/431,995.20 = 182,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,169.60x = 431,995.20 × 182,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,169.60x = 79,026,782,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,026,782,714.88/288,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,237.06

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