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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,254.20, 430,881.30 and 187,721.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,254.20, 430,881.30 and 187,721.40 is: 281,582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,254.20 : 430,881.30 = 187,721.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,254.20/430,881.30 = 187,721.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,254.20x = 430,881.30 × 187,721.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,254.20x = 80,885,640,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,885,640,869.82/287,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,582.10

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