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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,221.40, 430,832.10 and 161,250.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,221.40, 430,832.10 and 161,250.20 is: 241,875.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,221.40 : 430,832.10 = 161,250.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,221.40/430,832.10 = 161,250.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,221.40x = 430,832.10 × 161,250.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,221.40x = 69,471,762,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,471,762,291.42/287,221.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,875.30

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