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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,220.80, 430,831.20 and 162,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,220.80, 430,831.20 and 162,804.80 is: 244,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,220.80 : 430,831.20 = 162,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,220.80/430,831.20 = 162,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,220.80x = 430,831.20 × 162,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,220.80x = 70,141,387,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,141,387,349.76/287,220.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,207.20

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