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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,043.58, 430,662.23 and 127,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,043.58, 430,662.23 and 127,097.68 is: 190,689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,043.58 : 430,662.23 = 127,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,043.58/430,662.23 = 127,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,043.58x = 430,662.23 × 127,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,043.58x = 54,736,170,296.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,736,170,296.63/287,043.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,689.41

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