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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,171.01, 430,756.61 and 129,214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,171.01, 430,756.61 and 129,214.93 is: 193,822.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,171.01 : 430,756.61 = 129,214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,171.01/430,756.61 = 129,214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,171.01x = 430,756.61 × 129,214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,171.01x = 55,660,184,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,660,184,562.11/287,171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,822.44

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