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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,355.40, 434,033.10 and 183,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,355.40, 434,033.10 and 183,067.20 is: 274,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,355.40 : 434,033.10 = 183,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,355.40/434,033.10 = 183,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,355.40x = 434,033.10 × 183,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,355.40x = 79,457,224,324.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,457,224,324.32/289,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,600.80

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