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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,186.64, 430,780.04 and 129,230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,186.64, 430,780.04 and 129,230.56 is: 193,845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,186.64 : 430,780.04 = 129,230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,186.64/430,780.04 = 129,230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,186.64x = 430,780.04 × 129,230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,186.64x = 55,669,945,806.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,669,945,806.02/287,186.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,845.88

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