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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,251.79, 430,907.18 and 109,907.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,251.79, 430,907.18 and 109,907.96 is: 164,873.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,251.79 : 430,907.18 = 109,907.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,251.79/430,907.18 = 109,907.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,251.79x = 430,907.18 × 109,907.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,251.79x = 47,360,126,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,360,126,399.08/287,251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,873.22

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