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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,233.60, 430,850.40 and 162,817.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,233.60, 430,850.40 and 162,817.60 is: 244,226.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,233.60 : 430,850.40 = 162,817.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,233.60/430,850.40 = 162,817.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,233.60x = 430,850.40 × 162,817.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,233.60x = 70,150,028,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,150,028,087.04/287,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,226.40

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