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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,105.54, 430,658.44 and 129,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,105.54, 430,658.44 and 129,149.44 is: 193,724.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,105.54 : 430,658.44 = 129,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,105.54/430,658.44 = 129,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,105.54x = 430,658.44 × 129,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,105.54x = 55,619,296,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,619,296,357.27/287,105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,724.22

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