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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,040.10, 430,293.92 and 127,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,040.10, 430,293.92 and 127,030.98 is: 190,428.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,040.10 : 430,293.92 = 127,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,040.10/430,293.92 = 127,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,040.10x = 430,293.92 × 127,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,040.10x = 54,660,658,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,660,658,345.64/287,040.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,428.65

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