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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,222.40, 430,833.60 and 161,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,222.40, 430,833.60 and 161,251.20 is: 241,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,222.40 : 430,833.60 = 161,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,222.40/430,833.60 = 161,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,222.40x = 430,833.60 × 161,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,222.40x = 69,472,435,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,472,435,000.32/287,222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,876.80

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