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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,566.30, 432,849.45 and 182,278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,566.30, 432,849.45 and 182,278.10 is: 273,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,566.30 : 432,849.45 = 182,278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,566.30/432,849.45 = 182,278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,566.30x = 432,849.45 × 182,278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,566.30x = 78,898,975,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,898,975,332.05/288,566.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,417.15

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