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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,231.40, 430,847.10 and 162,815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,231.40, 430,847.10 and 162,815.40 is: 244,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,231.40 : 430,847.10 = 162,815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,231.40/430,847.10 = 162,815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,231.40x = 430,847.10 × 162,815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,231.40x = 70,148,542,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,148,542,925.34/287,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,223.10

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