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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,787.80, 430,181.70 and 162,371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,787.80, 430,181.70 and 162,371.80 is: 243,557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,787.80 : 430,181.70 = 162,371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,787.80/430,181.70 = 162,371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,787.80x = 430,181.70 × 162,371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,787.80x = 69,849,376,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,849,376,956.06/286,787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,557.70

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