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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,222.80, 430,834.20 and 162,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,222.80, 430,834.20 and 162,806.80 is: 244,210.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,222.80 : 430,834.20 = 162,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,222.80/430,834.20 = 162,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,222.80x = 430,834.20 × 162,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,222.80x = 70,142,737,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,142,737,432.56/287,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,210.20

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