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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,052.80, 430,579.20 and 162,636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,052.80, 430,579.20 and 162,636.80 is: 243,955.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,052.80 : 430,579.20 = 162,636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,052.80/430,579.20 = 162,636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,052.80x = 430,579.20 × 162,636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,052.80x = 70,028,023,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,028,023,234.56/287,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,955.20

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