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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,256.04, 430,935.39 and 97,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,256.04, 430,935.39 and 97,706.72 is: 146,577.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,256.04 : 430,935.39 = 97,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,256.04/430,935.39 = 97,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,256.04x = 430,935.39 × 97,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,256.04x = 42,105,284,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,105,284,566.16/287,256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,577.54

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