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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,189.20, 430,870.20 and 154,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,189.20, 430,870.20 and 154,133.20 is: 231,246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,189.20 : 430,870.20 = 154,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,189.20/430,870.20 = 154,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,189.20x = 430,870.20 × 154,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,189.20x = 66,411,402,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,411,402,710.64/287,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,246.17

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