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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,215.20, 430,822.80 and 129,751.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,215.20, 430,822.80 and 129,751.20 is: 194,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,215.20 : 430,822.80 = 129,751.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,215.20/430,822.80 = 129,751.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,215.20x = 430,822.80 × 129,751.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,215.20x = 55,899,775,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,899,775,287.36/287,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,626.80

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