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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,017.04, 430,525.92 and 137,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,017.04, 430,525.92 and 137,222.12 is: 205,833.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,017.04 : 430,525.92 = 137,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,017.04/430,525.92 = 137,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,017.04x = 430,525.92 × 137,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,017.04x = 59,077,679,457.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077,679,457.35/287,017.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,833.35

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