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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,054.80, 430,582.20 and 162,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,054.80, 430,582.20 and 162,638.80 is: 243,958.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,054.80 : 430,582.20 = 162,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,054.80/430,582.20 = 162,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,054.80x = 430,582.20 × 162,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,054.80x = 70,029,372,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,029,372,309.36/287,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,958.20

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