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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,173.44, 430,760.26 and 129,217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,173.44, 430,760.26 and 129,217.37 is: 193,826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,173.44 : 430,760.26 = 129,217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,173.44/430,760.26 = 129,217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,173.44x = 430,760.26 × 129,217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,173.44x = 55,661,705,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,661,705,905.44/287,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,826.09

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