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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,241.56, 430,662.48 and 127,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,241.56, 430,662.48 and 127,230.64 is: 190,757.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,241.56 : 430,662.48 = 127,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,241.56/430,662.48 = 127,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,241.56x = 430,662.48 × 127,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,241.56x = 54,793,462,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,793,462,954.39/287,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,757.43

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