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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,204.56, 430,806.60 and 129,248.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,204.56, 430,806.60 and 129,248.48 is: 193,872.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,204.56 : 430,806.60 = 129,248.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,204.56/430,806.60 = 129,248.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,204.56x = 430,806.60 × 129,248.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,204.56x = 55,681,098,223.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,681,098,223.97/287,204.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,872.61

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