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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,079.22, 430,619.10 and 137,284.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,079.22, 430,619.10 and 137,284.30 is: 205,926.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,079.22 : 430,619.10 = 137,284.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,079.22/430,619.10 = 137,284.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,079.22x = 430,619.10 × 137,284.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,079.22x = 59,117,241,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,117,241,710.13/287,079.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,926.58

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