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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,237.12, 431,121.91 and 145,181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,237.12, 431,121.91 and 145,181.39 is: 217,906.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,237.12 : 431,121.91 = 145,181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,237.12/431,121.91 = 145,181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,237.12x = 431,121.91 × 145,181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,237.12x = 62,590,878,153.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,590,878,153.25/287,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,906.65

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