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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435,005.80, 651,990.30 and 182,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435,005.80, 651,990.30 and 182,285.80 is: 273,211.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435,005.80 : 651,990.30 = 182,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435,005.80/651,990.30 = 182,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435,005.80x = 651,990.30 × 182,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435,005.80x = 118,848,573,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,848,573,427.74/435,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,211.47

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