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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,188.56, 430,782.84 and 129,232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,188.56, 430,782.84 and 129,232.48 is: 193,848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,188.56 : 430,782.84 = 129,232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,188.56/430,782.84 = 129,232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,188.56x = 430,782.84 × 129,232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,188.56x = 55,671,134,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,671,134,754.64/287,188.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,848.72

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