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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,058.40, 433,587.60 and 182,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,058.40, 433,587.60 and 182,770.20 is: 274,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,058.40 : 433,587.60 = 182,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,058.40/433,587.60 = 182,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,058.40x = 433,587.60 × 182,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,058.40x = 79,246,892,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,246,892,369.52/289,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,155.30

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