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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,170.01, 430,755.11 and 129,213.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,170.01, 430,755.11 and 129,213.93 is: 193,820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,170.01 : 430,755.11 = 129,213.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,170.01/430,755.11 = 129,213.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,170.01x = 430,755.11 × 129,213.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,170.01x = 55,659,559,984.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659,559,984.61/287,170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,820.94

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