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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,206.60, 433,809.90 and 182,918.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,206.60, 433,809.90 and 182,918.40 is: 274,377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,206.60 : 433,809.90 = 182,918.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,206.60/433,809.90 = 182,918.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,206.60x = 433,809.90 × 182,918.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,206.60x = 79,351,812,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,351,812,812.16/289,206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,377.60

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