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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,236.12, 431,120.41 and 145,180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,236.12, 431,120.41 and 145,180.39 is: 217,905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,236.12 : 431,120.41 = 145,180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,236.12/431,120.41 = 145,180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,236.12x = 431,120.41 × 145,180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,236.12x = 62,590,229,260.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,590,229,260.76/287,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,905.15

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