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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,059.40, 433,589.10 and 182,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,059.40, 433,589.10 and 182,771.20 is: 274,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,059.40 : 433,589.10 = 182,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,059.40/433,589.10 = 182,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,059.40x = 433,589.10 × 182,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,059.40x = 79,247,600,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,247,600,113.92/289,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,156.80

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