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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,233.40, 432,350.10 and 183,516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,233.40, 432,350.10 and 183,516.60 is: 275,274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,233.40 : 432,350.10 = 183,516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,233.40/432,350.10 = 183,516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,233.40x = 432,350.10 × 183,516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,233.40x = 79,343,420,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,343,420,361.66/288,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,274.90

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