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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,169.94, 430,784.38 and 109,826.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,169.94, 430,784.38 and 109,826.11 is: 164,750.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,169.94 : 430,784.38 = 109,826.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,169.94/430,784.38 = 109,826.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,169.94x = 430,784.38 × 109,826.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,169.94x = 47,311,372,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,311,372,762.15/287,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,750.44

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