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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,072.80, 430,436.40 and 147,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,072.80, 430,436.40 and 147,104.80 is: 220,568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,072.80 : 430,436.40 = 147,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,072.80/430,436.40 = 147,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,072.80x = 430,436.40 × 147,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,072.80x = 63,319,260,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,319,260,534.72/287,072.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,568.65

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