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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,176.20, 430,850.70 and 154,120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,176.20, 430,850.70 and 154,120.20 is: 231,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,176.20 : 430,850.70 = 154,120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,176.20/430,850.70 = 154,120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,176.20x = 430,850.70 × 154,120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,176.20x = 66,402,796,054.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,402,796,054.14/287,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,226.67

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