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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,265.08, 430,927.05 and 109,921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,265.08, 430,927.05 and 109,921.28 is: 164,893.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,265.08 : 430,927.05 = 109,921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,265.08/430,927.05 = 109,921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,265.08x = 430,927.05 × 109,921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,265.08x = 47,368,052,922.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368,052,922.62/287,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,893.18

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