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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,177.51, 430,755.60 and 116,393.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,177.51, 430,755.60 and 116,393.33 is: 174,585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,177.51 : 430,755.60 = 116,393.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,177.51/430,755.60 = 116,393.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,177.51x = 430,755.60 × 116,393.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,177.51x = 50,137,078,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,137,078,700.15/287,177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,585.67

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