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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,059.20, 430,601.60 and 109,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,059.20, 430,601.60 and 109,651.20 is: 164,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,059.20 : 430,601.60 = 109,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,059.20/430,601.60 = 109,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,059.20x = 430,601.60 × 109,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,059.20x = 47,215,982,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,215,982,161.92/287,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,481.69

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