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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,175.51, 430,752.60 and 116,391.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,175.51, 430,752.60 and 116,391.33 is: 174,582.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,175.51 : 430,752.60 = 116,391.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,175.51/430,752.60 = 116,391.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,175.51x = 430,752.60 × 116,391.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,175.51x = 50,135,868,014.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,135,868,014.96/287,175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,582.67

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