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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,208.60, 433,812.90 and 182,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,208.60, 433,812.90 and 182,920.40 is: 274,380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,208.60 : 433,812.90 = 182,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,208.60/433,812.90 = 182,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,208.60x = 433,812.90 × 182,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,208.60x = 79,353,229,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,353,229,193.16/289,208.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,380.60

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