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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,230.30, 430,845.45 and 162,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,230.30, 430,845.45 and 162,814.30 is: 244,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,230.30 : 430,845.45 = 162,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,230.30/430,845.45 = 162,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,230.30x = 430,845.45 × 162,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,230.30x = 70,147,800,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,147,800,349.94/287,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,221.45

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