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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,227.40, 430,841.10 and 162,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,227.40, 430,841.10 and 162,811.40 is: 244,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,227.40 : 430,841.10 = 162,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,227.40/430,841.10 = 162,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,227.40x = 430,841.10 × 162,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,227.40x = 70,145,842,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,145,842,668.54/287,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,217.10

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