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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,170.25, 430,755.48 and 129,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,170.25, 430,755.48 and 129,214.18 is: 193,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,170.25 : 430,755.48 = 129,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,170.25/430,755.48 = 129,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,170.25x = 430,755.48 × 129,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,170.25x = 55,659,715,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659,715,051.82/287,170.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,821.31

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