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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,067.40, 433,601.10 and 182,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,067.40, 433,601.10 and 182,779.20 is: 274,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,067.40 : 433,601.10 = 182,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,067.40/433,601.10 = 182,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,067.40x = 433,601.10 × 182,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,067.40x = 79,253,262,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,253,262,177.12/289,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,168.80

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