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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,030.80, 430,373.40 and 147,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,030.80, 430,373.40 and 147,062.80 is: 220,505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,030.80 : 430,373.40 = 147,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,030.80/430,373.40 = 147,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,030.80x = 430,373.40 × 147,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,030.80x = 63,291,917,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,291,917,249.52/287,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,505.66

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