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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,434.70, 609,997.65 and 182,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,434.70, 609,997.65 and 182,140.30 is: 273,365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,434.70 : 609,997.65 = 182,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,434.70/609,997.65 = 182,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,434.70x = 609,997.65 × 182,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,434.70x = 111,105,154,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,105,154,970.30/406,434.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,365.33

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