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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,219.80, 430,829.70 and 162,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,219.80, 430,829.70 and 162,803.80 is: 244,205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,219.80 : 430,829.70 = 162,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,219.80/430,829.70 = 162,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,219.80x = 430,829.70 × 162,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,219.80x = 70,140,712,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,140,712,312.86/287,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,205.70

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