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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,183.03, 431,040.52 and 145,128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,183.03, 431,040.52 and 145,128.27 is: 217,826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,183.03 : 431,040.52 = 145,128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,183.03/431,040.52 = 145,128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,183.03x = 431,040.52 × 145,128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,183.03x = 62,556,164,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,556,164,967.50/287,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,826.82

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