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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,203.60, 433,805.40 and 182,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,203.60, 433,805.40 and 182,915.40 is: 274,373.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,203.60 : 433,805.40 = 182,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,203.60/433,805.40 = 182,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,203.60x = 433,805.40 × 182,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,203.60x = 79,349,688,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,349,688,263.16/289,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,373.10

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