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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,056.80, 430,412.40 and 147,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,056.80, 430,412.40 and 147,088.80 is: 220,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,056.80 : 430,412.40 = 147,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,056.80/430,412.40 = 147,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,056.80x = 430,412.40 × 147,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,056.80x = 63,308,843,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,308,843,421.12/287,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,544.66

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