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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,187.62, 430,781.55 and 129,231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,187.62, 430,781.55 and 129,231.56 is: 193,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,187.62 : 430,781.55 = 129,231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,187.62/430,781.55 = 129,231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,187.62x = 430,781.55 × 129,231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,187.62x = 55,670,571,725.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,670,571,725.72/287,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,847.39

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