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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,042.58, 430,660.73 and 127,096.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,042.58, 430,660.73 and 127,096.68 is: 190,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,042.58 : 430,660.73 = 127,096.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,042.58/430,660.73 = 127,096.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,042.58x = 430,660.73 × 127,096.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,042.58x = 54,735,548,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,735,548,353.89/287,042.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,687.91

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