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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,145.58, 648,287.49 and 182,829.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,145.58, 648,287.49 and 182,829.74 is: 274,273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,145.58 : 648,287.49 = 182,829.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,145.58/648,287.49 = 182,829.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,145.58x = 648,287.49 × 182,829.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,145.58x = 118,526,233,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,526,233,241.95/432,145.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,273.85

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