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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,234.60, 430,851.90 and 162,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,234.60, 430,851.90 and 162,818.60 is: 244,227.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,234.60 : 430,851.90 = 162,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,234.60/430,851.90 = 162,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,234.60x = 430,851.90 × 162,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,234.60x = 70,150,703,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,150,703,165.34/287,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,227.90

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