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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,192.20, 430,874.70 and 154,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,192.20, 430,874.70 and 154,136.20 is: 231,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,192.20 : 430,874.70 = 154,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,192.20/430,874.70 = 154,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,192.20x = 430,874.70 × 154,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,192.20x = 66,413,388,934.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,413,388,934.14/287,192.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,250.67

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