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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,235.60, 430,853.40 and 162,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,235.60, 430,853.40 and 162,819.60 is: 244,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,235.60 : 430,853.40 = 162,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,235.60/430,853.40 = 162,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,235.60x = 430,853.40 × 162,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,235.60x = 70,151,378,246.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,151,378,246.64/287,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,229.40

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