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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,228.30, 430,842.45 and 162,812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,228.30, 430,842.45 and 162,812.30 is: 244,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,228.30 : 430,842.45 = 162,812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,228.30/430,842.45 = 162,812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,228.30x = 430,842.45 × 162,812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,228.30x = 70,146,450,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,146,450,222.14/287,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,218.45

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